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Knife Attack in Santa Monica Park | Los Angeles News
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A tense confrontation erupted in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park when a 44-year-old man, Michael Rodriguez, allegedly lunged at officers with a large knife during a domestic violence call — sparking a fatal shooting. The officer fired one shot, hitting Rodriguez in the chest; he later died at the hospital. Though not involved in the original incident, Rodriguez may have been homeless, adding context to the tragedy. The officer remained unharmed, and authorities are now investigating the shocking event that unfolded around 1 p.m. on August 22.
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