India, Sept. 24 -- Boston police informed that they shot a "naked man" brandishing a knife after receiving a complaint of a break-in at a company in the Beacon Hill district, CBS News reported. The tragic incident occurred at Mount Vernon Street shortly before 6 am.

According to Boston Police Superintendent Paul McLaughlin, the police were initially notified of an ongoing break-in. Officers noticed a man brandishing a knife in a back alley.

The individual was characterized as "unclothed," and McLaughlin said three police officers tried to control him with their electronic stun guns but failed.

McLaughlin said that the cops then shot the man several times. However, it's too soon to tell how many rounds were fired, he added.

After recei...