Man Who Fatally Stabbed Elderly Aunt Shot, Killed By Officers In South Philadelphia: Police

Philadelphia PA

16 February, 2022

11:55 AM

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CBS Philadelphia February 16, 2022 A man who police say fatally stabbed his elderly aunt was shot and killed by police in South Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. It all started when officers responded to the 2000 block of Beechwood Street for a report of a woman stabbed around 3:45 p.m. According to police, officers arrived on the scene to find the 36-year-old suspect actively stabbing the 72-year-old woman. Police say two officers tased the man but to no effect. Officers ordered the suspect to drop the knife multiple times but, police say, he then lunged at them. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.