Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Seine-Saint-Denis
The man, armed with two knives, reportedly charged at officers in Dugny, prompting the use of lethal force after a taser proved ineffective.
- The incident occurred early Wednesday morning at a bus stop in Dugny, Seine-Saint-Denis, where the man was seen holding a knife in each hand.
- Police attempted to subdue the man with a taser, but it had no effect, leading another officer to fire his weapon, striking the man in the chest.
- Emergency responders performed CPR on the man, but he was pronounced dead despite their efforts.
- An investigation has been launched by the Seine-Saint-Denis territorial security and the IGPN (France's police oversight body), as is standard protocol for police shootings.
- According to IGPN data, 36 individuals died during police interventions in 2023, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of such incidents.
Le Figaro 