GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Kingman police are investigating after a Mohave County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a suspect on Wednesday.
Police say the deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 around 11:15 p.m. and discovered information from the driver of vehicle about a wanted suspect.
The deputy responded to a residence near Santa Maria Road and Chino Drive in Golden Valley around 11:30 p.m.
The deputy contacted the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jason Matthew Henke, inside the residence. The Henke was reportedly "uncooperative and refused verbal commands."
Investigators say the deputy saw a gun near Henke. He was ordered not to reach or grab the gun. Henke allegedly reached for the gun and the deputy fired multiple rounds striking him.
Henke was pronounced dead at the scene.
Henke had 3 felony warrants out on him stemming from aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a weapon, domestic violence, criminal damage and fighting charges, police say.
The deputy's identity has not been released to the public. The deputy is on administrative leave, which is common protocol after an officer-involved shooting.
Kingman police are handling the ongoing investigation.
