Published May 03, 2016
Authorities say a suspect in a New York City subway assault has been shot to death by police after he slashed an officer with a knife.
The scene unfolded Thursday afternoon on Coney Island in Brooklyn.
Police say the officer was taken to a hospital with neck and shoulder injuries. He is expected to survive.
The officer apparently fired twice.
Preliminary reports indicate the attacker had assaulted a woman in the station before the officer intervened.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-police-suspect-in-subway-assault-is-shot-to-death-after-he-slashes-officer-with-knife