Police shot and killed a man outside a bus shelter in a shopping area on the west side of Winnipeg on Sunday after they say he stabbed an officer in the throat.

The police officer, a senior member of the force, is in stable condition, police said.

Video shows two police officers with guns pointed at a man standing just outside a bus shelter in the Unicity Shopping Centre parking lot off Portage Avenue.

The officers are heard yelling “put it down” and “drop it” as the man walks toward them. Seconds later, they discharge their firearms.

“Our officers do not come to work to take a life. They come to work to serve and protect the community.”

He said the officers involved were in the area carrying out a “project” as part of the retail theft initiative.

The man drew an edged weapon and was told to drop it multiple times, police said. He didn’t, and police shot him, they said.

“CPR was given to the injured male by police, including that injured police officer,” Stannard said. “They were both conveyed to hospital.”

He said the suspect was pronounced dead and the officer is being treated for throat injuries and is expected to be released.