In a tragic turn of events, a man lost his life after being shot by police while attempting to escape custody at the Choiseul Police Station. The individual, with a history of violence, had recently carried out a vicious cutlass attack on a woman known to him in the community.

The brutal assault on the woman occurred the day prior to the fatal incident at the police station, around 1 pm. Despite sustaining several lacerations, including to her head, the targeted woman managed to survive the attack.

Law enforcement acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect responsible for the violent assault. However, the situation escalated dramatically when the man, now in custody at the Choiseul Police Station, made a violent attempt to escape.

During his bid for freedom, the suspect reportedly attacked two officers, leading to a critical escalation of the situation. In response to the threat posed by the individual, law enforcement discharged their firearms, resulting in fatal consequences for the man attempting to escape.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and authorities have not released additional details at this time. The unfortunate event underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing individuals with a history of violence and the complex nature of ensuring both public and officer safety in such situations.

As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further information from authorities regarding the events that transpired at the Choiseul Police Station.