PHOENIX — One person is dead following a shooting involving Phoenix police officers.
Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, Phoenix police officers responded to a home near 32nd and Van Buren streets for a welfare check. Officials say they were called after someone reported seeing water running out of a house from the front and back.
When officers arrived they attempted to make contact at the front and back doors.
While at the back door, an officer made contact with a man. While the officer was speaking to him officials say he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officer. In return, the officer pulled out his duty weapon and gunfire was exchanged. It's unclear who fired their weapon first.
The officer was not struck and retreated from the area. At that point, more officers arrived and surrounded the residence.
Officials say about an hour later they made entry into the residence and found the man dead from what appears to be a single gunshot wound.
It's unclear if the man was struck by police gunfire or if it was self-inflicted. His identity hasn't been released.
An investigation remains underway.
Officer involved shooting in the area of 32nd St. and Van Buren St. No injuries to officers. Please follow this thread for updates. pic.twitter.com/wReKpZ4UV3
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) January 11, 2024
