A 35-year-old man was shot and killed by New York City police early Sunday after he allegedly attacked an officer with a butcher knife at a precinct in Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 5:24 a.m. at the 73rd Precinct in the Brownsville neighborhood.

Authorities reported that the man entered the precinct through a back door marked for authorized personnel only. Surveillance footage captured him attempting to enter the locked front door before he made his way to the rear entrance. Upon entering, he was confronted by a female officer assigned to security.

When the officer instructed him to exit and use the front door, the suspect allegedly pulled out a 14-inch butcher knife and slashed her in the face. Despite her injuries, the officer managed to fend off the attack. The suspect then fled through the back of the precinct, still armed with the knife.

Several officers pursued the man down the street, repeatedly ordering him to drop the weapon. The situation escalated when the suspect lunged at one of the officers with the knife extended. In response, multiple officers opened fire, striking him several times.

The suspect was transported to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The injured officer was treated for superficial wounds and has since been released from the hospital. NYPD Chief of Patrol Phillip Rivera expressed relief that the officer is recovering, stating, "Thank god our sister is on the road to recovery, but this was a clear targeted attack on New York City police officers."

Patrick Hendry, president of the Police Benevolent Association, emphasized the dangers officers face daily. He noted, "This individual had no fear when he walked into a police precinct and attacked a uniformed cop – there is no telling what he might have done to innocent New Yorkers out on the street."

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released the suspect's name. Rivera highlighted the risks that police officers encounter, stating, "This situation could have turned out very differently. This is the risk that every NYPD officer faces every single day."