PHOENIX — Phoenix police shot and killed a suspect Monday night. Officers reportedly used less-lethal force initially, but the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at officers.
Phoenix police said no officers were hurt in the shooting near 20th and Jackson streets.
Officers initially responded to a hit-and-run call near 7th and Lincoln streets and found an unoccupied vehicle with empty shell casings inside. Witnesses on the scene described the suspect and told police which way he'd gone.
Police found the suspect, later identified as Armando Reyes, 35, near 20th and Jackson streets, and said that he was "acting erratically" and didn't follow commands. Police used a "less-lethal tool," but it had no effect, and Reyes allegedly pulled a gun on police officers.
It was at that point that officers shot Reyes. He died from his injuries on the scene, officials said.
Detectives are still investigating the shooting. No other community members were hurt, police said.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12News for updates.
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