The Special Unit of the Norwegian police has decided to dismiss the case concerning the shooting of a man in his forties by officers in Ammerud, an incident that occurred in July of the previous year. The man was reportedly walking around the area armed with two knives, threatening random individuals. Despite the police issuing verbal warnings and firing warning shots, the situation escalated, leading to officers shooting the man in the upper thigh to neutralize the threat.

According to the operational leader of the police, the potential for harm was deemed extremely high, which contributed to the decision to use lethal force. The incident was classified as a PLIVO event, a term used to describe ongoing situations where one or more perpetrators are committing or about to commit life-threatening violence. Given the circumstances of the encounter, the police's actions were assessed in terms of necessary self-defense against a severe threat to public safety.

Following their investigation, the Special Unit concluded that the shooting was a lawful act of self-defense and entirely necessary under the circumstances. This case illustrates the complexities law enforcement faces when dealing with potentially violent situations, and the decision underscores the legal and ethical considerations involved in police use of force.