Florida Police Shoot and Kill Suicidal Woman Armed with Knives

Florida Police Shoot and Kill Suicidal Woman Armed with Knives

Florida police officers shot and killed a woman after she charged at them armed with two knives, following a suicide threat in an apartment. The incident occurred on Friday, when the woman’s boyfriend called 911 to report that she was suicidal and threatening to kill herself with a knife.

A trained member of the Crisis Negotiation Team reached out to talk to the woman on the phone, while officers trained in crisis intervention were dispatched to the scene at an apartment complex in Lake Nona, Florida. During the negotiations, the woman came out of the apartment holding a knife and then went back inside. She later came out again with two knives and charged towards the officers, prompting them to shoot her.

Woman Threatening Suicide Shot by Police in Florida

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Orlando Fire Department. Authorities stated that the officers did not have their tasers in their hands at the time of the shooting. The two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will also investigate the shooting.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health support and resources for those in crisis. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event.

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