HANCOCK, Mass. — The District Attorney's Office identified Phillip Henault as the man shot and killed by a State Police officer responding to a domestic incident. 

 

The identity of the single State Police officer involved has not been made public.

 

According to State Police, and a statement from the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, the officer was called to a Hancock residence about 7 a.m. on Sept. 9 and was confronted by Henault, age 64, who was armed.

 

The preliminary investigation involving crime scene analysis, civilian interviews, body and dash camera footage and 911 recordings corroborate that the Massachusetts State Police officer retreated a significant distance from Henault.

 

According to the district attorney's office, the preliminary investigation shows Henault had multiple knives with him at the time of the incident. Upon retreat, the officer identified themself as a police officer and told Henault to stop.  Henault failed to stop and threatened to kill the officer. Henault continued to approach and after the officer retreated a lengthy distance, the officer discharged their weapon.

 

The investigation is ongoing. District Attorney Shugrue will issue a final report when it is completed.

 

Hancock does not have a police force and is covered by the State Police.