FREDERICK, Md. — An officer-involved shooting in Frederick, Maryland left one man dead on Saturday evening.
Police responded to the 1500 block of North East Street to arrest 44-year-old Joseph Sherrill, who was wanted on a warrant for violation of probation.
Arriving officers spoke with a person at the home who denied Sherrill was there, but still allowed them inside to check.
Police searched and found the Sherrill hiding in a bedroom closet armed with a knife.
Sherrill allegedly refused orders to drop the weapon and moved "rapidly" towards officers, prompting them to shoot.
Despite life saving measures, Sherrill died. No officers were injured, and a knife was recovered from the scene.
The involved officers have been identified as Robert Hess, a five and-a-half year veteran of the force, and Fahad Mirza, who has been with the agency for eight-months.
