Newsman: Two officers were stabbed, and another was injured by a knife-wielding man at an apartment in Medford, Long Island Wednesday night. The suspect was shot and killed by police after stabbing two officers and injuring a third one..
Police say a 911 call was made around 5 p.m. by a social worker doing a wellness check on two residents inside an apartment at the Blue Ridge Condominiums on Birchwood Road in Medford.
They say one of the residents was acting violent, took a knife out and stabbed two officers who responded to the scene. Shots were then fired by one or more officers, killing the suspect.
Two officers suffered serious stab wounds. One was airlifted to Stony Brook university Hospital. The second officer was taken to the same hospital by an ambulance.
Neighbors say they had repeatedly complained to police and their homeowner’s association about the erratic and creepy behavior of the man who died.
They say that he would follow women, stare at them and make inappropriate remarks.
The Suffolk County PBA released a statement following the incident:
“We are thankful that the two Suffolk County Police Officers injured in today’s incident are in critical but stable condition at this time. We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding care provided by Dr. Vosswinkel and the staff at Stony Brook University Medical Center. We ask that all Long Islanders keep our Officers in their thoughts and prayers, and God willing, they will make a full recovery from the horrific incident that took place earlier today.”
They also suspected him of vandalizing cars. Connor called the management agency Wednesday morning after her tires were slashed. She shared her hunch and got a call from the man’s social worker.
The incident is under investigation.
