Man with two large knives shot, killed by police in Beaumont

A man who police say was armed with two large knives was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Beaumont Friday night.

The shooting happened about 6:30 pm on Michigan Avenue, according to the Beaumont Police Department:

The department says that when officers arrived, a man exited the home with two knives and advanced toward officers. The man was then shot by police.

Officers attempted lifesaving measures and the man was transported to a hospital where he died. His name has not been released.

Anyone with info about the incident is asked to contact Investigator Johnson at (951) 955-2777.