PD: Knife-wielding Chandler man shot and killed by police
CHANDLER, Ariz. - An armed domestic violence suspect was shot and killed by Chandler Police on Thursday afternoon, the department said.
What we know:
The March 20 shooting happened near Chandler Boulevard and Hamilton Street just after 12:15 p.m.
"Multiple witnesses called 911 stating an elderly neighbor was asking for help after getting into an argument with a family member," Chandler Police said. "A witness also stated the subject, a 27-year-old man, was armed with a knife and had made suicidal and threatening statements toward their family member."
When officers got to the home, the man was outside. Officers told him to drop a knife, but he didn't and reportedly ran at officers.
That's when the shooting happened.
The man was rushed to the hospital where he died.
No officers were hurt.
What we don't know:
The suspect hasn't been identified, but is said to be 27-years-old.
What's next:
The Mesa Police Department is investigating this shooting.