Tustin Police said officers shot and killed a man who charged at them with a knife during a response to a call that began as a domestic incident and escalated to a possible homicide. Officers were called to the 1400 block of Walnut Avenue just after 2:30 p.m. Monday and found an unresponsive woman on the ground inside the home.
WHO:Tustin Police officers; a knife-wielding man; an unresponsive woman at the scene
WHAT:Officers fatally shot a man after he charged with a knife during a homicide-related response; a woman was found unresponsive inside the home.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET
WHERE:Tustin, CA
WHY:The man charged at officers with a knife, prompting them to open fire.
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