MESA, AZ — A man is dead after he was shot by police officers early Sunday morning in Mesa.
Just after 2 a.m., Mesa police say officers attempted to stop a man on a bicycle near Crismon and Broadway roads for a traffic violation.
The man allegedly did not comply with officer commands and rode awayalong a canal.
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When police officers found the man a short distance away, he allegedly pulled out a weapon and pointed it at officers.
That's when police shot the man.
The man, identified as 37-year-old Edward Johnson, was taken to the hospital for his injuries where he later died.
A replica gun was found on the ground next to Johnson, according to officials.
Police say Johnson had an outstanding warrant out of Pinal County for probation violation on a drug possession charge.
No officers were hurt in the incident, and police say they are not looking for anyone else connected to the incident.
Through the East Valley Critical Response Team, Chandler police will be leading the investigation into the shooting.
