Baltimore police shot and killed a 70-year-old woman who reportedly lunged at officers with a knife during a response to a mental health crisis. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the 2700 block of Mosher Street, marking the second police-involved shooting in the area within just eight days.
Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation but were met with resistance when the woman refused to drop the weapon. Despite efforts to subdue her with a taser, the situation escalated, resulting in a fatal shooting. This home has seen over 26 emergency calls this year alone, highlighting ongoing concerns around mental health responses in the community.
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