Man Killed By Cop After Walmart Machete Attack: Indiana State Police

CLARKSVILLE, IN — A man was killed Monday night by police after he charged an officer while armed with a machete inside an Indiana Walmart, according to authorities.

Daniel Francis Scott, 30, of Corydon, was pronounced dead at a hospital after the shooting, state police said.

The incident occurred about 11:15 p.m. Monday when employees at the Clarksville Walmart informed officers that a man — Scott — was refusing to leave the store after closing and had severe lacerations on his neck, according to state police. Scott’s injuries were believed to be self-inflicted, police said, adding Scott had taken the machete as well as a razor from the store.

Three Clarksville officers were already outside the Walmart for a separate investigation and responded, police said. When approached by law enforcement, Scott brandished the machete-style knife and charged an officer, who then shot Scott, according to police.

Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting.