By Associated Press - Monday, April 10, 2017

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (AP) - Police in Southern California say officers have fatally shot a man with a knife who was wandering through a suburban neighborhood.

Santa Paula Police Sgt. Cody Madison says officers responded around 6:30 a.m. Sunday following reports of a suspicious individual.

Madison says the fatal shooting occurred shortly after officers made contact with the suspect. Madison did not have additional details.



The Ventura County Star (https://bit.ly/2ondlGk ) reports authorities cordoned off several blocks during the investigation.

Sheriff’s officials are leading the probe.

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Information from: Ventura County Star, https://venturacountystar.com

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