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In Suffolk County, police shoot a man who attacked them with swords

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Monday, November 6, 2023, 5:04 a.m

Body camera shows Suffolk County police fatally shooting sword-wielding suspect

ELWOOD, Long Island (WABC) — Police in Suffolk County shot and killed a suspect armed with a knife.

Officers tasered 54-year-old Alan Weber at his home in Elwood. However, the shock did not stop him and he was seen charging at the officers with two swords and a fencing mask.

Surveillance video shows officers fired seven shots.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is still investigating.

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James Brien

James Brien is a WSTNewsPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. James Brien joined WSTNewsPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: charlesjones@wstnewspost.com.

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