"Responders attempted to de-escalate by speaking with the man; he initially seemed receptive as he approached officers, authorities said. The man then took out and brandished a concealed knife, prompting officers to use a stun gun and order him to drop the weapon."
"Two responding officers discharged firearms, and the man was struck, authorities said. Officers administered medical aid at the scene. The man was then taken to the hospital by the South San Francisco Fire Department. There were no other injuries to community members or officers in the incident, authorities added. The man's actions are under investigation by the South San Francisco Police Detective Bureau, authorities said. The officer-involved shooting will be investigated by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office."
At about 5:10 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of Sandra Court after a report that a man in his 20s, armed with a knife, was under the influence of drugs and making suicidal comments. Officers attempted to de-escalate as the man emerged from a residence and initially seemed receptive. The man then produced and brandished a concealed knife; officers used a stun gun and ordered him to drop the weapon. The stun gun had no effect and the man moved toward officers with the knife raised. Two officers fired and struck the man. Officers rendered aid and he was taken to a trauma hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported. Separate investigations are ongoing.
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