By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights police shot a man wielding a knife, officials say.
The shooting incident occurred in a parking lot at Lichen Drive and Antelope Road according to local news reports. Officers responded to Summer Hills Plaza shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21, following reports of a man with a knife threatening people in the area, officials said. Shortly afterward, a person matching the description was spotted by officers.
Local news reports say after the man “produced” a knife, one officer fired their weapon, injuring the suspect. He was then detained and transported to the hospital by medical personnel. The suspect is expected to survive. No injuries to officers were reported.
One eastbound lane on Antelope Road, from Lichen Drive to Tupelo Drive, was temporarily cordoned off following the incident. Police officials did not provide any further details regarding what led up to the officer-involved shooting.
