Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Police In Stoughton

STOUGHTON (CBS) – A police officer shot a knife-wielding man after a car crash in Stoughton Thursday afternoon.

Police were called to the crash on Central Street at about 12:25 pm Thursday.

While police were investigating, one of the people involved got into a confrontation with officers.

A knife was drawn and the officer was assaulted and returned fire. The suspect was hit once in the chest.

The officer is being treated for his injuries.

The suspect has injuries that are not considered life threatening.