Knife-wielding person fatally shot by Santa Monica police

A person armed with a knife was fatally shot by a Santa Monica Police Department officer in Palisades Park. The incident occurred near the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue while officers were interviewing witnesses regarding a reported domestic violence case. According to authorities, the individual charged at the officers, leading to the fatal shooting. Reports indicate the man randomly attacked the police officer on Friday afternoon, resulting in his death at the scene.