Knife-wielding man fatally shot by police during standoff in Wilmington

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Wilmington

Police in Wilmington fatally shot a man who they say was firing a gun inside a residence on Tuesday.

WILMINGTON - Police in Wilmington, Delaware shot and killed a knife-wielding man who they say confronted officers after firing a gun inside a home.

What we know:

Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were called to Ramsey Road just before 4 p.m. for reports of shots fired.

Investigators say an acquaintance of the 35-year-old suspect fled the home and called police when the suspect began firing inside.

When police arrived, investigators say officers heard more shots coming from inside the home and contacted SWAT and Crisis Management. Negotiators attempted to contact the suspect via phone, text and loudspeaker, but he refused their commands.

As the situation unfolded, investigators say officers outside the home experienced rounds being fired in their direction. Hours later, the suspect exited the home and armed himself with a shovel which police say he swung at officers. 

Despite attempts to use multiple forms of "less-than-leathal force," including Taser and non-lethal impact rounds, the suspect was able to retreat to the home and arm himself with several knives. He approached the officers with the knives and continued to ignore officers' commands, forcing police to discharge their firearms.

Paramedics pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

The identity of the man fatally shot by police has not been released.

What's next:

The New Castle County Division of Police has launched an internal affairs investigation per department policy.