May 5, 2025 4:17 pm
# Update: Police Shoot Man Armed with Kitchen Knife and Wine Bottles in Morgan Hill
**MORGAN HILL, CA â** In a dramatic turn of events, police in Morgan Hill shot and injured a man who was reportedly armed with a kitchen knife and wine bottles. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. last night in the downtown area of Morgan Hill.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, identified as David Lee, 45, was acting erratically and causing a disturbance outside a local bar. He was seen brandishing a kitchen knife and throwing wine bottles at passersby, creating a chaotic scene.
Police were called to the scene and attempted to de-escalate the situation. Officers repeatedly instructed Lee to drop the knife and wine bottles, but he refused to comply and continued his aggressive behavior.
The situation escalated quickly, and officers were forced to use lethal force. Lee was shot multiple times and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His current condition is unknown.
The police department released a statement saying, "Our officers are trained to use deadly force only as a last resort. This incident highlights the dangers our officers face daily. We are fully cooperating with the District Attorney's Office as they conduct an independent investigation into the shooting."
The District Attorney's Office has confirmed that they are reviewing the case and will determine whether the use of force was justified.
The community is divided over the incident, with some supporting the officers' actions and others questioning the necessity of lethal force. Protests have been planned for the coming days, with organizers calling for transparency and accountability.
For more information, please contact the Morgan Hill Police Department Public Information Office at (408) 776-7321.
[1] Morgan Hill Police Department
[2] District Attorney's Office
[3] Community Reaction