Northern California police shoot, wound 17-year-old male – KESQ

TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Police in Northern California shot and wounded a 17-year-old male wielding a knife Friday, authorities stated.

Tracy Police Division officers stated in a press release that the division acquired a name Friday earlier than 2 p.m. about two males, certainly one of whom was holding a knife whereas chasing the opposite.

An officer dispatched to the positioning stated he gave orders for the suspect to drop the knife however the teen continued to advance on the officer with the knife, the assertion stated.

“Fearing for his security and the security of these within the space, the officer discharged his obligation firearm, putting the person. A big knife was recovered from the scene,” based on the assertion.

The 17-year-old is in severe however steady situation and is predicted to outlive. The officer is a 28-year veteran of the Tracy Police division and was unhurt.

Physique-worn digital camera footage can be launched publicly as soon as interviews are accomplished, the division stated.

Tracy is a metropolis in San Joaquin County about 60 miles (100 kilometers) east of San Francisco.