Person killed by Portland police

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Portland, Oregon.

It happened Sunday afternoon when police responded to a call about a man standing in an intersection while holding a knife.

Officers said they approached the man and a short time later, they reported that shots had been fired.

The man later died at the scene.

Detectives said “less-lethal and lethal rounds were discharged.”

No word yet on what led to the shooting.

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