San Diego Police Fatally Shoot Suicidal Man

San Diego police officers shot and killed 26-year-old Andrew Christian Engel on Monday night after responding to a report of a suicidal male threatening them with a knife in East Village. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when officers evacuated six individuals from the apartment before confronting Engel, who allegedly refused to drop the weapon. Following the shooting, the officers attempted life-saving measures, but Engel was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after. The San Diego Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation, with the two officers involved having been with the department for over four years. No officers were injured during the confrontation, and the shooting has raised discussions about mental health crisis responses. Authorities have provided resources for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts.