Pennsylvania cops shoot dead man for charging at officer with a huge blade - as protests erupt outside precinct in support of the knifeman who stabbed four people last year including a teenager
- Ricardo Munoz, 27, was shot dead by an officer after he charged at him while brandishing a knife above his head
- The officer was responding to a domestic disturbance call in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Munoz's sister called police after he started acting aggressively toward his mother and tried to break into his sister's home
- Bodycam footage shows him emerging from a house as an officer arrives on the scene. He then charged at the officer before he was shot dead
- Yesterday's shooting sparked protests where dozens gathered outside the Lancaster Police headquarters and bashed in the windows of police cars
- Munoz was awaiting trial for stabbing and seriously injuring four other people, including a 16-year-old boy, last year
- Police responding to that incident found him outside a home, where he held a knife to his throat
- He then jumped over a handrail and police used a stun gun on him before taking him into custody
- Lancaster District Attorney's Office is investigating the incident
- WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Bodycam video shows Ricardo Munoz, 27, pictured 'brandishing a knife over his head' in a threatening manner. He was shot dead
Police shot dead a 27-year-old man - who was awaiting trial for stabbing and seriously injuring four people - after he charged at an officer while brandishing a huge knife over his head.
Officers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania were called to a home at 4.15pm yesterday by Ricardo Munoz's sister who said he had become aggressive toward their mother and was trying to break into her house.
Body camera footage released by the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office shows the 27-year-old emerging from the house as soon as an officer arrived 10 minutes later.
Munoz could be seen charging at the officer while brandishing a knife above his head 'in clear view' and 'in a threatening manner' before the officer fired at him. He died at the scene. Cops then used a taser on him to subdue him, and he was taken into custody.
Protesters gathered outside the Lancaster Police headquarters calling for accountability
Lancaster Police Chief Jarrad Berkihiser held a brief news conference Sunday but shared very few details of the shooting
Police and protesters are on the scene after Ricardo Munoz was shot by police on Sunday
Police were on the scene and attempted to keep order among protesters close by
Police Chief Jarrad Berkihiser held a brief news conference but shared very few details of the shooting. He said that people could remain near the crime scene, but urged them to stay calm and peaceful.
A 'final determination on the use of force' will be made by District Attorney Adams.
'We ask that acts of protest remain peaceful as violence and destruction of property will become headlines and serve no purpose for the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and neighborhoods,' the DA's office requested.
In a statement, Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace said: 'This has been a heartbreaking day for our city. I grieve for the loss of life and know that there are more questions to be answered as the investigation continues.'
The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office is investigating the incident.
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