Armed man dies after being shot by officers in north Phoenix: PD

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Deadly officer-involved shooting in north Phoenix

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting on March 12 near 32nd Street and Paradise Lane. No officers were hurt.

An armed man is dead after police say he was shot by officers early Thursday morning in north Phoenix.

What we know:

The Phoenix Police Department says officers just after 2 a.m. responded to reports of gunshots near 32nd Street and Paradise Lane.

Once at the scene, officers encountered a man who was in the roadway and holding a gun.

"That man approached officers with his gun and didn't obey command," said Sgt. Jen Zak. "This is when the officer-involved shooting occurred."

The man was taken to a hospital where he later died. No officers were hurt.

What we don't know:

The man who died wasn't identified.

What's next:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety will investigate the shooting.

A man is dead after he was shot by officers on March 12 near 32nd Street and Paradise Lane.

What you can do:

Police ask anyone with information on the shooting to call them at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Map of the incident:

The Source: The Phoenix Police Department

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