PD identifies suspect in deadly Mesa officer-involved shooting

MESA, Ariz. - Officials with Mesa Police say an investigation is underway following a deadly shooting involving one of their police officers.

Per a statement, the incident happened just after 2:00 a.m. on Sept. 29, in a residential neighborhood south of 104th Street and Main.

"The incident began when a Mesa Police officer attempted to stop a male riding a bicycle near Broadway Road and Cheshire Avenue. The male failed to comply with the officer's commands and fled northwest along a canal," read a portion of the statement. "The officer located the male a short distance away in an empty wash along the canal. The male produced a weapon and pointed it at the officer. That is when the officer-involved shooting occurred."

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Police say the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Edward Johnson, was given emergency first aid by Mesa Fire and Police crew at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

"The officer involved was not injured and police are not looking for anyone else," read a portion of the statement. "The East Valley Critical Response Team (Chandler PD) is leading the investigation."

Investigators say Johnson had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation on a drug charge in Pinal County.