A police-involved shooting in Westbury, Long Island, is under investigation after a 27-year-old man was shot by a Nassau County police officer Monday night.
According to police and preliminary reports, officers responded to the area near Brush Hollow Road and Talbot Drive at approximately 11 p.m. following reports of a man acting irrationally and allegedly threatening people with a knife.
Authorities said the situation escalated when the man allegedly used the knife to smash the window of a patrol vehicle while officers were inside. Police reported that an officer then discharged their weapon, striking the man in the face.
The injured man was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. His current condition has not been fully released in the latest reports.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the full sequence of events leading up to the shooting. Investigators are expected to review evidence, gather witness statements, and examine the actions of everyone involved.
The police response has drawn attention from the Westbury community as officials continue their review of the circumstances surrounding the use of force.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
