EASTON — Chief Keith Boone reports that the Easton Police Department and Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are investigating an officer-involved shooting.
At about 11:41 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 28, dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a disturbance at a home on Central Street. Upon arrival, Easton officers encountered a potentially lethal situation involving a man holding a knife and drew their service weapons. An Easton officer intervened and fired his weapon, striking the man and grazing another resident.
Officers immediately rendered aid. Easton Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene, and transported those injured to area hospitals for treatment.
The man remains in an area hospital, and is being held in custody pending arraignment. The resident was treated for their injury and released.
The officer has been placed on paid leave, following standard procedure, as the shooting is investigated.
The matter remains under investigation by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and state troopers assigned to that office will be taking the lead on the investigation.
The Easton Police Department will not be releasing further information. All media inquiries should be directed to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.