1 Shot At Cesar Chavez Park In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A man was shot at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento by an officer, Sacramento Police said on Thursday.

Police say bike officers in the area were hailed down by someone in the park claiming their son was acting erratically and needed help. They say as the officers approached, the man pulled out a knife, and that's when the officer opened fire.

900 Block of I Street, SPD Officer Involved shooting just occurred: suspect armed with a knife - PIO enrt, media stage near 10th/I streets
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) May 22, 2015

1 person shot at Cesar Chavez park across the street from City Hall. @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac pic.twitter.com/3pxKJM03VY
— Courtney Dempsey (@GoodDayCourtney) May 22, 2015

Officers are not confirming witness reports that there was a fight