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Spartan Warrior Style Sword
Police & Fire
'Raging' Sword-Wielding Man Airlifted After Threatening Relative, Being Shot By Police: Sheriff
A 27-year-old was arrested for threatening his relative’s life before charging at police with a sword, officials said. Nicholas Howell of Spotsylvania reportedly threatened a family member with a weapon on July 18 at around 5:55 p.m., the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced. When the first deputy arrived at the scene, Howell charged at the officer with a 33-inch Spartan Warrior Style Sword, officials reported. The officer said he fired shots at Howell in order to remain safe and contain the suspect’s rage. The deputy immediately tended to Howell’s gunshot wounds before he was…