COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus police officer fatally shot a man who police say was armed with a knife and threatening a woman on Wednesday.
The shooting took place around 9:30 a.m. while police were responding to reports of a domestic dispute at Kimberly Parkway East. According to Columbus police dispatchers, a man and woman could be heard arguing in the initial call. While the line was open, the woman reportedly said the man, later identified as 26-year-old Kyle Anthony Veyon, had a knife.
Arriving officers found the woman, who told them Veyon was making several threats. As police were talking to the woman, Veyon reportedly came outside, still holding the knife.
Officers attempted to get the man to put down the knife, according to Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua, but he refused.
At one point, Veyon, who police described as agitated, went toward the woman with the knife.
Officers attempted to use a taser Veyon to drop his weapon, according to Fuqua, who added the attempt was unsuccessful. At some point during the altercation, Officer Andrew Hawkins fired and shot Veyon. No officers were injured in the shooting.
Veyon was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he died approximately one hour later. Police have since confirmed Veyon and the woman did know one another, though the circumstances of their relationship are unclear.
According to court records, Veyon was ordered to stay away from the woman after he was sentenced on an assault charge in August.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation is now investigating the incident.
According to Fuqua, all officers involved have more than 10 years of police experience. Hawkins has been with the division for 11 years.
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