On Sunday evening at 7:06 PM, police received a report from Kose parish in Harju County. According to the report, a man was acting aggressively. He was throwing objects, had consumed alcohol, and was walking around with a firearm.
The police arrived immediately. They cordoned off the area to protect others. They also wanted to prevent the man from escaping. Police stated that the man did not have a registered firearm. However, he was holding a hunting rifle. Therefore, additional police officers were called in.
Police Chief Rait Pikaro said that the patrol was unable to talk with the man. They called in a special unit and negotiators. The negotiators wanted to change his mind and convince him to put down the weapon. But before they could speak, the situation worsened.
The man’s behavior suddenly changed. He began moving toward the police. He did not obey the command to put down the weapon. Instead, he raised the gun. Then the police shot him. The man died from his injuries.
Pikaro said that police must always assume that a weapon may be loaded. They always try to resolve situations peacefully. That evening, they also attempted to talk to the man. However, when an officer's life is in danger, they must defend themselves. The investigation will clarify exactly what happened.