Man killed by Auburn police identified

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Associated Press

AUBURN — A man fatally shot by Auburn police after police say he refusing to drop a knife has been identified as Ensoa Strickland Jr.

The News Tribune reported that an argument between Strickland and a woman prompted neighbors in the Palermo Apartments to call 911 at about 12:45 a.m. Monday.

Police responded and spoke with Strickland in the parking lot.

Police say the conversation turned into a physical fight, and Strickland wielded a knife.

Police say after repeatedly ignoring commands to drop the weapon, two officers fired their on-duty weapons, striking Strickland.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The officers were not injured. Both were placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure.