CHANDLER, AZ — A man allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed by police officers Thursday afternoon near McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard.
Chandler police say multiple witnesses called 911 around 12:15 p.m. to report that an elderly neighbor was asking for help after getting into an argument with a family member. Witnesses also told police that the man, only identified as a 27-year-old, was allegedly armed with a knife and had made suicidal and threatening statements toward the family member.
When officers arrived, they allegedly told the man to drop the weapon and he did not comply.
At some point, police say the man ran toward an officer with a knife in his hand. That is when the shooting happened.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
The Chandler Police Department is working with the Mesa Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting near Chandler Boulevard and Hamilton Street. All officers are safe and there is no danger to the community.
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No officers were injured during the incident.
The shooting remains under investigation.
