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Who was Ricardo Munoz and why was he fatally shot by police?
A KNIFE-wielding man was fatally shot by a police officer during a domestic disturbance call on Sunday.
Here is more on the shooting, in the Pennsylvania city of Lancaster.
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Who was Ricardo Munoz?
Munoz was a 27-year-old man who was shot to death by a police officer on September 13, 2020 in Lancaster, .
He was accused of stabbing four people during an incident last year, according to .
What happened to Munoz?
Sunday afternoon's deadly confrontation took place after authorities in Lancaster received a 911 call about a domestic disturbance.
"The caller related that her brother was reportedly becoming aggressive with his mother and was attempting to break into her house," police said in a statement.
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Cops added that "he first officer on the scene walked to the front of the residence and made contact with a woman, who was identified as a family member.
"A male subject then exited the front door of the residence and began chasing the officer.
"Preliminary information and body worn camera footage indicates that the male subject had a knife in his right hand as he was chasing the officer.
Who is the police officer involved in the shooting?
The Lancaster police officer involved in the shooting has not been identified.
The officer was placed on administrative leave, according to local news outlets.
Said DA Heather Adams: "We will do our best to release details about the incident in a timely manner."
"The officer fired several shots from his firearm, striking the subject."
Munoz died from his injuries. Video footage was released and the DA's office is investigating the shooting.
"This release of information does not include any determination about compliance with Bureau policies or whether the use of force was justified," said police.
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"Whether or not the use of force was justified will be determined by the Lancaster County District Attorney upon the completion of the investigation and review of all available facts."
Anyone who has information about the fatal shooting should contact the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office at (717) 299-8100 or Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913.
What happened after the shooting?
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets following the shooting death of Munoz, 27.
The crowd formed outside the police station, where the department stated multiple buildings and government vehicles were damaged by demonstrators.
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“Chemical munitions” were used against protesters early Monday after cops said the crowd was given several warnings to disperse.
“We ask that acts of protest remain peaceful as violence and destruction of property will become headlines and serve no purpose for the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and neighborhoods,” said District Attorney Heather Adams.
protests have been raging around the country ever since died in police custody in on Memorial Day.
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