CASA GRANDE, AZ — A man is dead after being shot by Casa Grande police Thursday afternoon.
Officials say the shooting happened around 3 p.m. near Trekell and Rodeo roads, in an area adjacent to McCartney Ranch Elementary School.
Police originally received a call regarding a domestic dispute. When officers arrived, they found a 29-year-old man allegedly armed with a knife.
Officials say that is when the officer-involved shooting occurred. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
* OFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING *
— Casa Grande Police (@CasaGrandePD) August 31, 2023
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CGPD is actively investigating an officer involved shooting at the intersection of Brown Avenue and Diamond Drive. This area is adjacent to McCartney Ranch Elementary school.
*There is NO active threat.*
The nearby elementary school was put under lockdown but students and staff have since been able to leave the school.
No officers were injured during this incident.
No additional information has been provided.
