A policeman shot “threatening his shovel” woman with schizophrenia

In the US, a policeman shot a woman who, as it seemed to him, threatened him a shovel and tried to attack him, reports FOX13 TV channel.

Police patrolled the terrain and drew attention to the “excited” woman in whose hands was shovel. One of them came out of the car to find out if she is in order. According to him, after that, the woman raised the shovel up and “threateningly” headed towards the service car. Law enforcement regarded this as a threat to life and decided to open fire, producing four shots. An American was taken to the hospital, but she failed to save her.

It turned out that the American was 24 years old, she had two children. In addition, it turned out that she suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and fought with addiction. Her mother recently appealed to the court to make her return to the rehabilitation center. Close killed noted that the officer had many different ways to stop it without the use of firearms.

previously it became known that the police employee in the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) was recognized as guilty of killing relatives for the sake of benefits. An 46-year-old woman killed six people. Investigators found evidence that the law enforcement officer hired killers, she was also accused of fraud.

/Media reports.