A man died on Saturday afternoon in Olot, Girona, after being shot by a police officer.
Police were called to a home in Olot after reports that a man armed with a knife and in the company of a minor was in an ‘excited’ state.
Police and medics tried to calm the man but were unsuccessful and the man lunged at the police officers with the knife. According to the police, an officer drew his weapon and fired in an act of self defence and to protect the physical integrity of all present.
The attacker was taken to hospital in a very serious condition but later died from his wounds.