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Knife Charge Ends in Fatal Shooting | Irvine News
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In a tense standoff that ended in tragedy, Irvine police fatally shot 20-year-old Daniel Meltvedt after he charged at officers with a knife — a move that followed a 911 call he placed hours earlier, in which he said he was armed and potentially dangerous to himself and others. Despite a crisis negotiation team working to de-escalate for over an hour and mental health responders on standby, officers took action when Meltvedt emerged from bushes armed and advancing. His father disputes the threat level, and while Meltvedt had a history of mental health interactions with I-CARE, the investigation continues — with a critical incident debrief video, including 911 and body cam footage, expected soon.
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