Man refuses to drop his knife and is shot by police (Warning - shocking)

Joseph Sherrill, 44, was shot and killed by Frederick police during an intervention at an apartment complex on March 4. Police were looking for the suspect for a parole violation. Officers were initially confronted by a woman who claimed Sherrill was not in the apartment, but after a brief conversation, she allowed police to enter. During the search, an officer noticed Sherrill hiding in a closet and Sherrill displayed a knife. Despite several commands to drop the weapon, Sherrill lunged at the officers with the knife, forcing the police to open fire. The incident is currently under investigation.