A dramatic and fatal incident occurred outside the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, yesterday evening when an unidentified man wielding a knife was shot and killed by out-of-state police officers.

The incident took place around 7:00 pm on a side street just a few blocks away from the Tampa Convention Center, where the RNC was being held. According to eyewitnesses, the man, reportedly in his mid-30s, was pacing back and forth on the street, holding a large knife and appearing agitated.

Video footage taken by bystanders showed the man yelling and shouting, causing concern among nearby pedestrians and convention attendees. At one point, he reportedly lunged at a police officer, who quickly drew their weapon and fired multiple shots, striking the man.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The officer who shot the man, identified as a member of the Texas State Police Department, was also not revealed. Authorities stated that the officer was responding to a 911 call about a disturbance in the area when the incident occurred.

The RNC’s security team and local law enforcement were quickly on the scene, and the area was quickly cordoned off to prevent further disruption.

“I was just walking down the street, and then I heard the shots,” said eyewitness Tom Johnson, who witnessed the incident. “I saw the man waving the knife and then saw the officer pull out his gun and fire. It was all over in a matter of seconds.”

The RNC has thus far been a peaceful and well-organized event, with thousands of attendees and supporters from across the country gathered to hear speeches from Republican leaders and candidates. The incident is a sobering reminder of the potential risks and uncertainty that can come with large-scale public gatherings.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway, and officials have promised to release more information as it becomes available.