Locust Grove Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During House Fire Investigation Woman Found Dead in Burning Bedroom

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Locust Grove police fatally shot a man wielding a knife while responding to a house fire on Cadence Street early Thursday morning. Upon entering the residence, officers encountered the suspect, who refused to comply with commands, leading to the use of lethal force after other measures failed. In the aftermath, authorities discovered a woman dead in an upstairs bedroom, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, with indications suggesting it may be arson.