SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - A dispute between family members at a home in Sunrise took a tragic turn when responding police officers opened fire, leaving one man dead.
Sunrise Police responded to the scene of the shooting along Northwest 24th Court, near 98th Avenue, Friday, at around 10 p.m.
Officials said two officers were responding to a domestic dispute call between two family members. Moments later, the officers discharged their firearms, fatally striking 33-year-old Karl Nilsen.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nilsen’s mother, Lynn Nilsen, told 7News that her son had mental health issues as well as psychotic tendencies.
Lynn said she called police after her son destroyed property in the home and had become dangerous.
“Police came in, broke his bedroom door down. I heard them say, ‘Drop your weapon.’ It was only a bat, and he wouldn’t drop the bat,” she said. “They shot him several times, and he died on the scene.”
“If this could help anyone with their children or spouses or relatives that have bipolar disorder or mental health issues, I hope this could reach other people,” she added.
Cellphone video captured a heavy police presence outside of the home.
Authorities have not identified the police officers who initially responded.
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the shooting.
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