Coverage dated November 8, 2021

Man with knife threatens passers-by in Norway, is shot dead

Headline from KRDO

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A man reportedly armed with a knife has threatened passers-by on the streets of the Norwegian capital, Oslo, before being shot dead by police. Norwegian media published footage of the alleged attacker, naked from the waist up and wielding a knife.

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  1. KRDO

    Man with knife threatens passers-by in Norway, is shot dead (opens KRDO)

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    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A man reportedly armed with a knife has threatened passers-by on the streets of the Norwegian capital, Oslo, before being shot dead by police. Norwegian media published footage of the alleged attacker, naked from the waist up and wielding a knife.

  2. The Times of Israel

    Knife-wielding man threatens passersby in Oslo, is shot dead by police (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Officer injured during attempted arrest; police say no indication it's a terror attack; suspect had previously been sentenced to psychiatric care after stabbing a man

  3. Fox News

    Man threatens Oslo residents before being shot and killed by police: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A man reportedly armed with a knife threatened passers-by on the streets of the Norwegian capital, Oslo, on Tuesday, before being shot dead by police, officials said.

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