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Officer Shoots, Kills Knife-Charging Suspect in Massachusetts

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 9:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Law enforcement officers shot and killed Brandon William Hampson, 55, at the French King Motel in Erving, Massachusetts.
Hampson stabbed his ex-girlfriend Rachel Frislid, 62, to death on Sept. 3 in Sayville, New York.
At around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hampson drew a knife and charged as officers approached.
He ignored repeated commands to drop the knife and was shot multiple times.
Mass. State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said Hampson posed a significant danger.

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Law enforcement officers shot and killed Brandon William Hampson, 55, at the French King Motel in Erving, Massachusetts.
Hampson stabbed his ex-girlfriend Rachel Frislid, 62, to death on Sept. 3 in Sayville, New York.
At around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hampson drew a knife and charged as officers approached.
He ignored repeated commands to drop the knife and was shot multiple times.
Mass. State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said Hampson posed a significant danger.