Man shot dead by police after confronting officers with swords
SMITHTOWN, NY – A deadly incident unfolded in Smithtown, Long Island, as a 54-year-old man, identified as Alan Weber, was fatally shot by a police officer on Tuesday. The encounter stemmed from a 911 call reporting Weber’s erratic and violent behavior at his residence, according to statements from the Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Attorney General’s office. Upon arriving at Weber’s home, officers were met with resistance as he refused to …