Officers shot man with knife outside East Harlem grocery store, NYPD says

"NYPD Inspector Andrew Natiw stated that the man was carrying a 'large kitchen knife,' approximately 13 inches long, and was banging on the window of the shop."

"Officers were immediately confronted by the man when they arrived on scene and gave multiple commands for him to drop the knife."

"The man approached the officers with the knife extended out, leading one officer to shoot him."

"The entire incident was captured on body-worn cameras, and an investigation is ongoing."

A 53-year-old man was shot by police outside a grocery store in East Harlem after he charged at them with a large kitchen knife. Officers responded to reports of the man harassing employees following a verbal altercation. Upon arrival, the man confronted the officers, ignoring commands to drop the knife. He was shot and taken to Harlem Hospital in critical but stable condition. The incident was recorded on body-worn cameras, and an investigation is ongoing.

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