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A man armed with a sword-like object was shot and killed by a Kansas City police officer late Wednesday night, Kansas City police said.Authorities said a neighbor called officers to the scene of a disturbance in the 4200 block of Northwest 57th Terrace just before midnight.Police said a man was spotted at the back of one home and became confrontational with officers. Officers said the man ignored their commands to drop whatever he was holding. Police said when he threatened an officer, another officer shot the man.The man died at the scene. His name has not been released.The neighbor who called police said she did so in order to help a woman in danger."(The woman) said, 'He's really drunk,' and that I should just call the cops and stay inside, and so I did," said the neighbor, who asked not to be identified. "The music stopped . They started fighting and arguing and then I didn't hear her anymore. And then I heard breaking glass and shouting like he was angry, like he was kicking the dumpster or electrical box.The witness said she heard the officer tell man to drop the object he was holding.She said that while she's sad that someone had to die, she didn't hesitate to call 911 because she has been a victim of domestic violence herself."I didn't want him to drive off like that or hurt her or something worse to happen because I knew how intoxicated he was and he sounded really angry. And I've been in that situation and it gets worse," the neighbor said. "I would feel even worse if I hadn't called and something happened to her. That would be terrible. I dont know how someone could live with themselves knowing they could have helped someone and they didn't."The shooting remains under investigation.If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, help is available in Kansas City by calling 816-468-5463.11833402