A person was shot and killed by police on Friday mere steps from his Lengthy Island dwelling in an trade that officers mentioned began as a welfare examine.
Bruce Boyd, a retired New York Metropolis correction officer, was shot and killed by Suffolk police round 12:30 p.m. after officers with the division mentioned he charged at three cops with a bloody knife.
Boyd lived on Wurz Road in Brentwood, an space neighbors say is usually quiet.
“This is shocking. I don’t want to hear about this happening in my neighborhood,” Donna Hasfal mentioned. “I’m heartbroken. I hate to hear this.”
“I mean it’s scary. First time something like this has happened,” Jessica Ramos mentioned.
Police mentioned the officers responded to Boyd’s dwelling for a welfare examine on the request of a member of the family. The 54-year-old man, based on investigators, had a historical past of emotional and medical points, however no felony historical past.
Boyd’s spouse let the officers into the house, and as quickly as they stepped inside, they noticed the person had self-inflicted wounds and was holding a bloody knife, police mentioned Friday.
“At this point the officers flee out of the front door onto the front lawn. The officers retreat the length of the front law, all while yelling at Mr. Boyd to drop the knife. Mr. Boyd continues to charge at the officers at which point at least one officer discharges their firearm, striking Mr. Boyd,” Kevin Catalina, commissioner of the Suffolk County Police, mentioned at a press convention.
Neighbors who dwell close by have supplied their help to everybody affected.
“We’re here to give whatever support we can to any member of the family,” Hasfal mentioned.
Police mentioned Boyd’s spouse didn’t endure any bodily accidents throughout the incident.
