Bodycam video shows Irvine officer shoot, kill man who fatally stabbed mother, police say

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- Dramatic body camera videos show Irvine police shoot and kill an armed man moments after he fatally stabbed his mother on a sidewalk, authorities said.

Paul Montazer, 37, was actively stabbing his mother in the head and neck on the sidewalk outside her home when officers arrived.

An officer can be heard shouting "Back up! Get away from her now. Drop the knife."

As the suspect appears to get up and run toward the officer, they open fire.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, as was his mother, identified as 72-year-old Parvin Montazer of Irvine.

As Irvine officers arrived they say they saw a man stabbing a woman in front of a home. They shot and killed the suspect.