Police arrested a man who ran toward officers with a knife before police fired in Naugatuck – NBC Connecticut

Police have arrested a man who allegedly ran at officers with a knife before a police shooting in Naugatuck last month.

Police received a 911 call just before 9:15 a.m. on April 25 about a man with a knife in Baummer’s Pond Park who was acting erratically

When officers arrived at the park on Mill Street, they said they found 24-year-old Kyle O’Creene near a picnic table with a knife.

The inspector general’s office said O’Creene stood up and approached the officers with a knife. Investigators said O’Creene ignored multiple commands to drop the knife.

An officer initially attempted to subdue O’Creene with a Taser, but was unsuccessful. O’Creene reportedly continued to walk toward officers while still holding the knife, and two officers shot him.

Officers immediately gave O’Creene medical attention and transported him to Waterbury Hospital for treatment. He is in stable condition.

Naugatuck police said O’Creene was taken into custody Tuesday after being released from the hospital.

He faces multiple charges, including attempted assault on a police officer, carrying a dangerous weapon, obstructing an officer and reckless endangerment.

The inspector general’s office released police body camera footage of the incident. It can be seen here and here. Warning: Some may find these videos disturbing.

The incident remains under investigation.