Released bodycam footage shows moment man attacking female cop with knife was shot dead (Video)

Authorities in New York have released bodycam footage of a man fatally shot by police outside a Stewart’s Shop in Saranac Lake part of the city, United States of America.

The quick action of a cop saved his partner, a female cop from being stabbed by the knifeman who had already stabbed one person in the store, leading to the police being summoned.

The footage was released by New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of the investigation into the death of Joshua De’Miguel Kavota, 33, of Saranac Lake, who was shot after lunging at a female police officer with a knife on July 1.

The footage, taken from the bodycam on Saranac Lake police Officer Gabrielle Beebe, shows Beebe and her partner approach Kavota outside Stewart’s Shop after they responded to a reported stabbing.

In the video, Beebe repeatedly asks Kavota to hand over a knife. Kavota refuses before saying, “I would be careful what you wish…” as he rushes her, causing her to stumble back and fall over.

Seconds later, Kavota can be seen lying on the pavement, before both officers attempt to administer first aid.

Later in the video, Officer Aaron Sharlow says he shot Kavota two times in the chest during the attack. An ambulance arrives a short time later, after which the video ends.

Kavota was later pronounced dead after being transported to Adirondack Medical Center.

Both officers have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

No further information as to the findings of the investigation has been released.

See the video of the attack here.