A Federal Way police officer is on paid administrative leave after he shot a 19-year-old man this morning.

The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center with a hip and possible foot injury, however, police noted he was conscious at the time.

Police were called at 6:30 a.m. to reports of an assault near the McDonalds on Pacific Highway South.

Federal Way police Commander Steve Arbuthnot said the initial report stated a male was trying to fight another male and was acting unusual — punching the glass of a bus stop.

The first officer on scene located a man, who matched the description, walking southbound on Pacific Highway just north of South 288th Street. The man was armed with a knife in his hand but refused several commands to drop it.

According to Federal Way police officials, the officer, a veteran of 17 years, fired his weapon, shooting the subject multiple times.

Arbuthnot said it seemed the officer was in fear for his safety, which could be heard on the radio.

The suspect fled across the highway but was later found and taken into custody by responding officers.

The Valley Investigation Team will take over the investigation as the officer is on administrative leave, a standard policy.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Port of Seattle Detective Sergeant Sean Gillebo at 206-452-9536.

The Mirror will update this report when more information becomes available.