A man who brandished a knife and a gun in a courthouse was shot by a security officer in Nashville, United States, ABC News reports.

The 40-year-old unidentified man was attempting to enter the courtroom, the director of public affairs for the Nashville Police Department said. He allegedly tried to fire the gun, but it jammed. He then reportedly pulled out a knife and tried to attack the security officer, who responded by firing shots.

The suspect was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died. Police said the motives behind the attempted attack were being investigated. Investigators are searching the man’s vehicle, which was left near the scene.

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