TEMPE, AZ — A deadly shooting involving Tempe police officers is under investigation.
At about 12:30 p.m. Thursday, police received a 911 call from someone who said they were being "disturbed" by a suspect near Priest Drive and Baseline Road.
The caller told police the suspect threatened him with a gun.
When officers arrived the victim identified the suspect and officers were able to locate him at a nearby apartment where he lived. He has been identified as 44-year-old Jake R. Carruth.
Officials say officers made contact with Carruth at his apartment but out of safety moved further away. As officers were outside they claim Carruth exited then re-entered his apartment. He exited a second time and pointed a gun at officers, according to Tempe PD.
Two police officers fired their weapons at him. He was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured.
An investigation remains underway.
Tempe police is currently working an active officer involved shooting in the area of Baseline Rd and Beck Ave. No officers were injured and no suspects outstanding.
— Tempe Police Department (@TempePolice) September 12, 2024
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