Joseph Restaino, 33, attempted a suicide-by-cop incident by charging at officers with a sword at his Bay Shore home. He initiated a 911 call claiming hostages and suicidal intent. Upon arrival, officers encountered Restaino with the weapon. Attempts to use a Taser were ineffective, leading to one officer shooting him in the chest. No hostages were located, revealing the call as a ruse. Restaino was hospitalized and under medical supervision, while police indicated that charges may be forthcoming as he recovers.
Joseph Restaino, a 33-year-old man with a history of mental illness, attempted a suicide-by-cop incident, charging at officers with a sword and was shot in the chest.
Despite calling 911 to claim he was holding hostages, police found no hostages inside his home, revealing the call was a setup for his suicide attempt.
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