New York City police officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to sources. The incident snarled the morning commute as the NYPD closed the Brooklyn-bound walkway.
Police responded to a call for someone in need of assistance on the bridge when the individual suddenly lunged at them with a knife. The extent of the man's injuries was not immediately clear.
The NYPD issued a warning around 5:45 a.m., advising people to avoid the Brooklyn-bound area of the bridge and anticipate delays due to "ongoing police activity." Additional details regarding the confrontation have not yet been released.