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Knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge cables fatally shot after ignoring orders to drop weapon
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He was on the cables of a major bridge when the incident happened. A fatal shooting occurred after a man with a knife refused to comply with orders.
A fatal shooting occurred after a man with a knife refused to comply with orders. He was on the cables of a major bridge when the incident happened. Authorities had attempted to assist him in climbing down, but he moved too close to an officer.
The man had claimed to have a bomb and expressed a desire for police to take his life. A rescue team had attached themselves to the bridge using safety harnesses and tried to speak with him.
Further information about the incident is available, including details about the events leading up to the shooting and its aftermath, which caused traffic disruptions.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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