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Man with knife fatally shot after charging at Santa Monica officers, police say
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Elizabeth Chavolla , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He was shot when he failed to comply with orders to drop the weapon. A fatal shooting occurred after a man approached officers with a knife.
A fatal shooting occurred after a man approached officers with a knife. He was shot when he failed to comply with orders to drop the weapon. The incident happened while officers were investigating a separate matter.
The man had been wielding a knife and charged at the officers, who were interviewing witnesses at the time. The officers had responded to a report earlier and were in the process of gathering information.
Further details about the incident are available, including a statement from the police chief about the events that led to the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: August 22, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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