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26-year-old dead after being shot by Scottsdale police

Scottsdale police said no officers were hurt in the incident near Hayden and McDowell roads. The deceased has been identified as a 26-year-old man.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police said a suspect has died after being shot by police Sunday night. 

He's been identified as 26-year-old Isaiah A. Curtis.

Police said the shooting happened after officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving an armed suspect at a residence near Hayden and McDowell roads.

Police said officers got the call at about 6:45 p.m. and arrived at the scene around 6:50 p.m. Officers allegedly observed Curtis holding a firearm outside the residence. Curtis ignored verbal commands from officers and fired shots at them. He was shot by officers shortly after, at 6:51 p.m. 

Police said after being shot, Curtis fell down to the ground. Officers and emergency services attempted to aid Curtis but were unsuccessful, and he died from his injuries. 

Police said no officers were injured.

A gun was allegedly found next to Curtis, police said.

Both officers involved are patrol officers. One has a year and a half of service, while the second has three years of service.

Police said this was an isolated incident, and the community was not threatened.

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