PHOENIX - A man with a knife was shot and killed by Phoenix police, and it all began around 11 p.m. on June 26 when officers were called to a home near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road for a domestic disturbance.
"The initial information provided indicated that family members at the house were fighting, and one was armed with a knife," stated Sgt. John Buchanan of the Phoenix Police Department.
What we know:
Police say a woman was talking with them outside the home when a man came out with a knife. They say the suspect began chasing another man with the knife.
Officers told the man to stop, but he continued chasing the other man. That's when police opened fire, hitting the suspect. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died.
Police say the knife was recovered at the scene. No officers or other people in the community were injured.
What they're saying:
At the scene, Buchanan stated, "Anytime an incident ends like this, it's obviously tragic for all parties involved, not just the officers, but the family as well."
What we don't know:
No names have been released in this case.
What's next:
The Department of Public Safety is taking over the investigation.
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The Source: Information in this report was gathered from the Phoenix Police Department and Sergeant John Buchanan.