Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect in Lower East Side Apartment Building Incident

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Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect in Lower East Side Apartment Building Incident

Law enforcement sources reported that a knife-wielding individual was shot and critically wounded by police officers at a Manhattan apartment building on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at 126 Ludlow St. in the Lower East Side following a domestic dispute call. The man allegedly charged at the officers with a large knife around 4 p.m., prompting one of the cops to fire a shot that left the suspect in grave condition. The injured individual was swiftly transported to NYC Health + Hospitals for treatment, where he remains in critical condition. Additionally, a witness was reportedly injured during the altercation, although their condition was not specified as of Sunday afternoon. The NYPD confirmed the recovery of the knife at the scene, and the situation is still unfolding. Stay tuned for further updates.