A uniformed sergeant and two officers left the station and saw a 36-year-old man running down the sidewalk, allegedly trying to stab someone.

Police say officers told the individual to drop the knife multiple times, but he continued to chase the victim and lunged at one of the officers.

According to police, he then lunged at the second officer, who deployed a Taser, but it had no effect on him.

"As the officer discharged the Taser, the male then swung the knife at the officer, missing her face by mere inches. The sergeant, seeing the male trying to slash the officer, has no choice but to discharge his firearm," NYPD Assistant Chief Ruel Stephenson said.

Police say the sergeant fired one shot, striking the man in the buttocks.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. He is expected to be OK. Charges are pending.

The officers were also taken to a local hospital for evaluation. No civilians were injured.