ITHACA, N.Y.—An Ithaca Police Department officer was attacked this morning in Ithaca Police Department Headquarters resulting in the fatal shooting of the suspect by the officer.

Early this morning, just before 6:30 a.m., an officer was attacked by an individual armed with a large knife inside of the lobby of Police Headquarters, according to a press release from IPD Saturday morning.

This incident resulted in the officer fatally shooting the individual.

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IPD is reporting that the officer sustained minor injuries and is being treated at a regional medical center.

The name of the deceased is being withheld at this time.

The Tompkins County District Attorney and the New York State Attorney General’s Office have been contacted and are actively involved in this investigation.

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New York State Police and Tompkins County Sheriff's Office are also assisting with this investigation.

A press conference will be scheduled later today to provide more details.

This is a developing story, check back throughout the day for updates.