Footscray shooting: Man killed after charging police with knife in bust Melbourne street
Police have shot and killed man who was wielding a knife in a busy Melbourne CBD street.
The man died after police confirmed he was shot by officers in Footscray on Thursday night.
Emergency services responded to calls at Albert Street after reports a man was wandering the streets armed with a knife at about 9pm.
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The man then charged towards the police, still armed with the knife, and was shot by both officers.
The offender who is yet to be formally identified, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Homicide Squad detectives have begun an investigation with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
