Texas Police Officer Kills Knife-Wielding Man
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Texas Police Officer Kills Knife-Wielding Man
An investigation was underway Saturday after a police officer shot a knife-wielding man to death during an altercation at a Texas convenience store.
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(December 27, 2008)—An investigation was underway Saturday after a police officer shot a knife-wielding man Friday night during an altercation outside of a convenience store in El Paso.

The man died at the scene.

The plainclothes officer, who was conducting surveillance at the store when he witnessed a theft, was not injured.

After the man left the store, the officer displayed his badge, identified himself as police and attempted to make an arrest.

The man threatened the officer with a knife.

He dropped the knife when ordered to, but subsequently picked it up again and charged the officer, who fired his weapon.

The incident is under investigation by police, internal affair and the district attorney's office.

Neither the officer nor the suspect was identified.

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Posted by: anon... Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 04:28 PM

Jeff From central texas, AMEN!
Posted by: Reason Location: Belton on Dec 29, 2008 at 01:02 PM

Police offers are trained to shoot to kill not to maim. If the police officer felt that the man threatened his life he was well within his right.
Posted by: Willie T. Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 12:32 PM

Justice served. Training pays off.
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