The Phoenix Police Department says a homicide suspect was shot and killed after pulling a gun on officers Friday morning.
According to police, the shooting happened near 87th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Tolleson.
The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Rene Enrique Ruiz. The officer was identified Wednesday as 39-year-old Justin Wechsler, who has been on the force for 20 years.
Phoenix PD says officers were following a homicide suspect in the area but when the suspect realized he was being followed he rammed an unmarked police vehicle.
According to police, the suspect attempted to carjack another driver. Officers approached the suspect who pointed a gun at the officers. An officer fired on the suspect.
The suspect was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. No officers were injured, according to police.
This marks the 25th officer-involved shooting in Maricopa County this year and the 11th for Phoenix police.
