by PegNews wire

A man with a knife, along with a woman, were located in a house in the 2500 block of Millstream Drive and were involved in a dispute. Plano Police officers arrived at the scene, and a Plano Police sergeant fired on the man due to the threat posed.

PLANO — On Oct. 8, 2008 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Plano Police officers responded to a disturbance in the 2500 block of Millstream Drive.

Upon officers arrival, a man and woman were located inside the home. The male, displaying a knife, confronted the officers. A Plano Police sergeant then fired on the man due to the threat posed.

Both the man and woman were taken to a local area hospital for treatment. The man was transported in critical condition. The woman was transported with injuries that occurred prior to the arrival of the officers. Upon arrival at the hospital, the man was taken to surgery and was pronounced dead a short time later. Identification of the deceased man is pending due to the notification of next of kin.

The Plano Police sergeant involved in this incident is a 22-year veteran with the Plano Police Department. Consistent with departmental policy, the shooting is being investigated by the Plano Police Department and the officer involved will be placed on administrative leave with pay.

The investigation is currently ongoing.

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as Rodney Lynn Jensen, a 55-year old white male from Plano. Jensen was fatally wounded due to a single gunshot wound to the chest.

The events leading up to the shooting began with Jensen reportedly assaulting his wife. The victim called 911 and police were dispatched to the scene.

The first Officer on the scene, a veteran sergeant, observed Jensen cutting himself with a large knife. After repeated warnings to drop the knife, Jensen reportedly lunged toward the sergeant with the large knife and the sergeant shot Jensen one time.

The investigation is currently ongoing.

Source: Plano Police Department