Michigan man dead after attacking police with knives

 

TROY, Mich. – An armed 23-year-old man is dead after threatening police with knives in Troy, Michigan Monday morning.

WXYZ reports, just before 7:30 a.m. police were called to a home, where family members reported a dangerous suspect

The man had allegedly been hitting people and armed himself with knives.

According to the report, the family locked themselves in a bedroom until officers arrived.

Sources say an officer used a taser on the man but he continued to run toward the officer.

Officials said a police lieutenant fired several shots and killed the suspect.

The investigation is still ongoing.