Man shot and killed after lunging at officer with 2 “butcher-style knives” sheriff says

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The sheriff’s office received a call from a concerned family member that a 39-year-old man was going to commit suicide.

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An officer was dispatched to the man’s house on Diamond Street in Yulee, Florida.

Upon arrival, the officer tried to speak to the man who was showing aggressive behavior inside the home.

When the man opened the door he lunged at the officer with two “butcher-style” knives.

The officer shot the man and he was pronounced deceased. The officer was uninjured and placed on administrative leave for a few days.

The sheriff’s office has been dispatched to the same address on multiple occasions. The man, who has not been identified, was arrested for resisting an officer and domestic violence prior to this incident.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

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