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AVONDALE, Ariz. - A man was killed by Avondale Police on Tuesday after officers responded to reports of an armed man.
What we know:
It happened near Elwood Street and 125th Avenue on Sept. 16 at around 1:30 p.m.
Officers responded to reports of an armed man and when they got there, the suspect reportedly threw a screwdriver at the officers and ignored their commands.
"The subject was also observed to be holding a black, revolver-style gun which he then pointed at the officers," police said. "As a result, one Avondale officer fired at least one round, striking the subject."
The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Carmelo Hernandez, was taken to the hospital where he died. No officers or members of the community were hurt.
Dig deeper:
Investigators say a black firearm, which was later determined to be a revolver-style cap gun, was recovered from the scene.
"Preliminary information indicates that Carmelo was the one who placed the original 911 call requesting a police response," police said.
What's next:
The Peoria Police Department is investigating the shooting. They say all the officers involved in the incident were wearing their activated body-worn cameras.
Map of where the shooting happened