Police Shoot Man in Fredrikstad After Knife Threat

Police in Fredrikstad shot and injured a man on May 30, 2026, following a confrontation involving knife threats.

The individual sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh during the police operation, according to reporting from VG.

The incident developed from a threat situation where officers encountered a man armed with a knife. Authorities indicated that the use of force was necessary to neutralize the immediate danger.

According to the Fredrikstad Blad, the police intervention occurred while children were in the vicinity of the armed man. Officers stated that they acted on instinct to move the children away from the individual to ensure their safety before the shooting occurred.

The operation was reported by multiple outlets, including NRK, Dagbladet and TV 2, confirming that the shooting was a direct response to the knife threats posed by the man.