Suicidal Man Shot, Killed By Officer In Confrontation ID'd: Cops

SHIRLEY, NY — The suicidal man shot and killed by an officer during a confrontation in Shirley Saturday was identified as Walter Kellogg, 57, of Shirley, police said.

According to Suffolk County Police; Seventh Precinct police officers responded to a 911 call regarding an agitated suicidal man on Rockledge Dr. at 12:30 p.m.

Kellogg, who has a history of mental illness, threatened to harm himself with a knife, began cutting himself, then turned the knife on the officer, who fired his weapon and struck Kellogg, police said.

Kellogg was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The investigation is continuing.

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