Georgia police officer shoots man carrying sword

COVINGTON, Ga. - Covington police say an officer shot a man carrying a large, medieval-type sword.

The Covington News reports police Capt. Ken Malcolm said officers responded to a call about a suspicious person carrying a sword around 12:34 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say the man attacked a responding officer who then backed away and gave verbal commands before drawing his gun. Police say the man then charged at the officer with the sword over his head, and the officer shot him.

The newspaper says the man was airlifted to Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition. His identity was not immediately released.

The Georgia Bureau of investigation is looking into the shooting. The officer has been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is done in accordance with department policy.

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