Douglas J. Knakmuhs

Deadly force

Douglas Knakmuhs was wanted on several warrants and for questioning in a recent shooting investigation. An officer approached Knakmuhs at a Kum & Go gas station. Knakmuhs shot at the officer and fled toward Lexington Avenue. Moments later, a resident called officers to inform them a man broke into her home and was holding her husband at gunpoint. Officers entered the house to find Knakmuhs fighting with the homeowner over a gun. An officer shot and killed Knakmuhs.