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SARASOTA - A man who attacked a police officer with a knife and then rushed another officer was shot to death Tuesday by police, officials said.
The 50-year-old man, whose identity wasn't released, died at the scene, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Traffic Officer William Johnson saw the man running down the street with a knife, police said. When Johnson started to get out of his cruiser, the man tried to attack him, police said.
Another officer arrived and diverted the man's attention for a moment. But then he turned and rushed Johnson again with the knife, police said.
After the man ignored Johnson's shouts to stop and drop his knife, Johnson fired twice, police said.
The investigation is continuing, police said.