PHOENIX — An officer-involved shooting reported Tuesday morning is under investigation in the area of 35th Avenue and Broadway Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Phoenix police said the incident started around 10:30 a.m. when officers responded to a burglary call.
Officers contacted the burglary suspect in an alleyway, and the man was armed with scissors. Police said officers gave multiple commands to the suspect to drop the scissors, but he did not respond. Authorities said officers attempted to tase the man in an effort to get him to comply but were unsuccessful.
Police said the man lunged at officers with scissors in hand, and an officer shot the man.
Authorities said the suspect was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police said no officers were injured in the shooting.
This is a developing story and updates will be published as they become available.
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