Police and prosecutors say that their actions were justified . Darrien Hunt was shot to death while brandishing a samurai-type sword . The incident occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex on West 117th Street near Lenox Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Prosecutors say Hunt lunged at police , but the family says he was shot while running .
Darrien Hunt was shot to death while brandishing a samurai-type sword . The incident occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex on West 117th Street near Lenox Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Prosecutors say Hunt lunged at police , but the family says he was shot while running .