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A homeowner shot and killed a man armed with a knife who charged at him.
A homeowner in Lincoln Heights shot and killed a man armed with a knife Friday night.
Just before 10 p.m. the homeowner was in his front yard when a man armed with a knife began charging at them.
The homeowner then shot the man before calling the police. When authorities arrived they pronounced the man dead.
Police are not considering the incident a home invasion.
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This incident is still being investigated.