Knife
Coverage of Knife in the Nexus archive.
- Maui congressional candidate charged after alleged beach altercation
Congressional candidate Kirill Basin faces charges after allegedly threatening beachgoers with a knife and implied firearm in South Kihei. His bail was set at $1M.
- Police shoot armed man allegedly threatening people in NY community
Police in Westbury, N.Y., shot an armed man who was threatening people with a knife during a violent confrontation late Monday night. The incident occurred on Brush Hollow Road near 2nd Street after police responded to reports of irrational behavior.
- Nashville man removed from gas station bathroom accused of pulling knife on employee
A Nashville man was arrested after threatening a gas station employee with a knife while being escorted off the property. The incident occurred at a gas station bathroom, leading to his removal and subsequent arrest.
- Long Island police shoot knife-wielding man in face during encounter in Westbury
A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife in Westbury. The incident occurred during a police encounter involving a knife-wielding individual.
- Man stabbed his 12-year-old cousin in Sunrise after arguing over gaming console, police say
A 28-year-old man stabbed his 12-year-old cousin during an argument over a gaming console in Sunrise, leading to the suspect's arrest on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred at an apartment complex, and the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Rotting corpse found with knife in neck inside NYC home: sources
A 58-year-old man's rotting body was found with a knife in his neck inside a Brooklyn home on Sunday afternoon. The discovery was made by police and sources.
- Thugs pistol-whip woman before snatching $343,000 in cash and goods from NYC home
Armed criminals forced entry into a woman's home in Highbridge, New York City, using a knife and gun. They pistol-whipped her and stole $343,000 in cash and goods around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday.
- 15-year-old Jayden Michaca refused to drop knife before he was shot dead by Santa Ana cops, new bodycam shows
A 15-year-old refused to drop a knife before being shot dead by Santa Ana police, as shown in newly released bodycam footage. The footage reveals the teenager charging at officers with the knife prior to the shooting.
- Report: Former LSU wide receiver arrested after threatening man on bus with weapon
A former LSU wide receiver was arrested in Miami after allegedly threatening another man on a public bus with a weapon. The incident reportedly involved what appeared to be a knife.
- Man threatened with knife during vehicle robbery in Kalihi, police say
A man was threatened with a knife and had his vehicle stolen during a robbery in Kalihi, as reported by Honolulu police. The incident occurred on Friday morning. Police are currently investigating the crime.
- Deadly Madison, Wisconsin police shooting of man with knife sparks protests | LIVE
A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the death of a man who allegedly injured an officer with a knife during a resisting arrest incident, prompting protests and calls for transparency from Governor Tony Evers. Community members gathered at a memorial to honor the deceased.
- Deadly Madison, Wisconsin police shooting of man with knife sparks protests | LIVE
A man was shot dead by Madison, Wisconsin police after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during a resisting arrest incident, prompting protests and a call for transparency from Governor Tony Evers. Community members gathered at a memorial for the deceased.
- Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
A man with a knife was fatally shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin, prompting community unrest and a call for transparency and accountability from the governor.
- Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
A man was shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after he injured an officer with a knife during a resistance arrest. The incident sparked protests in the city.
- Wisconsin officer kills man armed with knife, police say, as shooting sparks protests
A Wisconsin police officer shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife on July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. The incident led to protests in the city.
- Video shows Madison police shoot and kill man who allegedly was armed with a knife
Madison, Wisconsin, police fatally shot a man they alleged was armed with a knife following a report of someone 'checking parked vehicles.' The incident is reported by NBC News' Maggie Vespa.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who injured him with a knife during a resisting arrest incident near the state Capitol. Cellphone video of the shooting, which includes three gunshots, circulated on social media.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, according to the city's police chief.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, according to the city's police chief. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol in Madison.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol in Madison.
- O.C. man shot dead after calling to report mental health crisis
A 20-year-old Irvine man was fatally shot by police after charging at officers with a knife following more than an hour of crisis negotiations. The man had called 911 to report a mental health crisis earlier Thursday.
- Florida man arrested in IHOP restaurant after police say he stabbed an rideshare driver
A Florida man was arrested at an IHOP restaurant in Orlando after allegedly stabbing a rideshare driver who refused to provide a ride without an app request. The suspect, Jovaughn Nathan Matthie, was charged with attempted murder and later found with a knife in his pocket during his arrest.
- Pasadena Police Arrest Suspect in North Oakland Assault
A Long Beach man was arrested by Pasadena Police after allegedly threatening a resident with a knife and wooden pole during a confrontation on North Oakland Avenue. The suspect, James Willard, was detained by officers responding to the altercation.
- ‘I’m going to stab you.’ Man allegedly pulls knife, threatens to stab people outside Nashville bar
A man named Demario Sumlar is accused of threatening people with a knife outside a Nashville bar while intoxicated, leading to his arrest on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Witnesses reported Sumlar making direct threats and rushing at individuals, prompting police to track him down and take him into custody.
- Moment knife-wielding Afghan migrant is Tasered by police on the street after stabbing dog walker to death
An Afghan migrant wielding a knife was Tasered by police on the street after stabbing a dog walker to death. The incident involved a confrontation between the suspect and law enforcement following the fatal attack.
- Class 12 student stabbed by classmate with knife on school premises in Sivaganga district
A Class 12 student was stabbed by a classmate with a knife on school premises in Sivaganga district. The accused reportedly sought revenge after being attacked with a compass the previous week.
- Knife-wielding man wreaks havoc inside Fullerton smoke shop during hours-long standoff
A man barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielding a large knife and causing extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police.
- Berlin hostage crisis: Woman freed after hourslong standoff
A man took a woman hostage in a Berlin supermarket using a large knife, leading to an hourslong police standoff. The woman was eventually freed by authorities.
- Veteran sentenced for kidnapping young woman from Starbucks, raping her on Veterans Day because he ‘deserved her’
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a 21-year-old woman from a Starbucks parking lot in Illinois and raping her at knifepoint on Veterans Day. The victim's Apple Watch aided investigators in locating the crime scene, and her testimony led to the defendant's conviction.
- Police seek man in photo who is accused of pulling out knife, raping woman in NYC
The NYPD is seeking a man accused of pulling out a knife and raping a woman in New York City. Police released a photo of the suspect and received a 911 call reporting the incident.
- Schenectady knife-wielding robber receives 8-year prison term
A Schenectady man is headed to prison after admitting to brandishing a knife during a robbery. He received an 8-year prison term for the crime.
- Police arrest woman filmed assaulting 12-year-old with knife
Police have arrested a woman who was filmed attacking a 12-year-old child with a knife. She is expected to face charges of attempted murder.
- Florida Keys woman jailed after threatening deputies with knife
A Florida Keys woman was jailed after threatening deputies with a knife during an encounter in Marathon, leading to her arrest on charges including aggravated assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. No injuries were reported.
- Denver police shoots man reported to be harassing people with knife
A Denver police officer shot a man in north Denver after reports indicated he was harassing people with a knife. The incident occurred following calls to police about the man's alleged behavior.
- Charges: Man fatally stabbed group home employee after threatening to kill him
Luke Patrick McLane, 33, faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing and killing a Catholic Charities group home employee in Cold Spring. Witnesses reported McLane threatened to kill the victim before attacking him with a knife, which was recovered at the scene.
- LASD releases video of man shot by deputy after allegedly charging them with knife
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage of a deputy shooting a man who allegedly charged them with a knife in Azusa on May 20. The incident occurred after officers responded to reports of an attempted suicide.
- Dad assumed to have been murdered actually passed out on his own knife while drunk
A father was initially presumed to have been murdered but was found to have passed out on his own knife while drunk. He was discovered on a blood-soaked bench last summer.
- Father died when he accidentally fell asleep on knife in his rucksack and stabbed himself - as police launched murder investigation and arrested three
A father died after accidentally falling asleep on a knife in his rucksack, which resulted in a self-inflicted stab wound. Police launched a murder investigation and arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.
- Man attacks 2 people on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall: Police
A man is in custody after Boulder police say he used a knife to attack two people on the popular Pearl Street Mall, stating he deliberately targeted the area to hurt people.
- Teen charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of stepfather in Miami, deputies say
An 18-year-old Miami resident, Juan Andres Gonzalez, faces a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing his stepfather to death inside their home. Deputies found the victim unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, and surveillance footage showed Gonzalez adjusting cameras before the attack. Evidence including a knife, sword, and ax with blood was recovered during a search warrant.