NYC police: Suspect in subway assault is shot to death after he slashes officer with knife
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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.
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The officer apparently fired twice.
Preliminary reports indicate the attacker had assaulted a woman in the station before the officer intervened.