NORFOLK, Va. — A man is dead after brandishing a knife and being shot by a Norfolk police officer Thursday afternoon in the Wards Corner area, police say.
Gary S. Solomon, 31, was trying to open car doors when approached by the officer and guard, according to police. He pulled a knife, and the officer shot Solomon. A release about the incident says that the security guard also shot their weapon.
Solomon was taken to the hospital and died from his life-threatening injuries, according to a release from police.
The police officer involved in the shooting will "remain on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation," according to police. No officers were injured in the incident.
The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney, Ramin Fatehi, also went to the scene after the incident.
"Anytime there is an officer involved use of force, it is one of the most serious things that happen in a city," Fatehi said. "I am the chief minister of justice for Norfolk, it is my job to review these cases and decide when an officer's use of force is justified or not."
Watch Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi speak about why it is important he go to the scene of incidents himself:
"It is important for me to be out here personally, to see the scene, to walk with state police so that I can have the most complete and accurate information possible as I make these decisions," Fatehi said to reporters on the scene.
The officer involved shooting remains an active investigation and anyone with information should submit a tip through the P3Tips app.
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