SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Police Monday identified the suspect who reportedly threatened officers with a knife before being shot in the Midway District last week.
According to police, Ryan Bowers, 23, was shot by Officer Matthew Steinbach after raising a knife toward officers.
Police responded to the 3100 block of Cauby Street just before 10 p.m. January 3 after a caller said Bowers cut his own throat with a knife before it was taken away.
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After arriving, officers were directed to a back bedroom of the apartment. According to police, that’s when Bowers pulled a knife out of his jacket and raised it toward officers.
The officers drew their weapons while telling Bowers to back up, which he refused to do. “Fearing for his safety, one officer fired his weapon at the male striking him at least once,” police said.
Officers administered medical aid to Bowers until paramedics arrived and took him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Steinbach is a six-year veteran of the department.
Entertainer Nick Cannon, a San Diego native, posted a photo of himself with Bowers on Instagram, describing Bowers as "one of the most talented and gifted youngsters I’ve ever met but more importantly one of the most resilient and strong spirits I’ve personally witnessed."
