NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The knife-wielding man shot to death by police in a daylight confrontation that was caught on videotape had a long arrest record, the police chief said Wednesday.
Anthony Hayes, 38, was shot Monday after allegedly lunging at police with a 3-inch blade.
Part of Hayes’ confrontation with 18 officers -- though not the shooting itself -- was videotaped by at least three bystanders. Hayes is seen waving his arms and brandishing the knife.
Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Hayes had a long record, but he wouldn’t give details.
He told reporters he knew nothing directly about Hayes’ mental health, only that relatives have told television stations he was schizophrenic.
Two sergeants and one patrol officer fired nine shots after Hayes tried to stab a lieutenant, Riley said. He said he did not have an autopsy report, so he did not know how many bullets hit Hayes.
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