Man killed in Mesa Police shooting; no officers hurt

MESA, Ariz. - A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Mesa.

According to police, the incident began just before 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 when someone called 911 saying that their father was suicidal and was inside a running car with a hose attached to the tailpipe.

When officers arrived at the scene near Stapley Drive and Southern Avenue, the suspect allegedly got out of the car, pulled out a knife and walked toward the officers. He ignored their commands to drop the knife and that's when he was shot, police said.

Man with knife, shot killed in Mesa: police

A man who police say was armed with a knife was shot and killed by officers Friday night in Mesa. FOX 10s Lauren Clark reports.

"When this man was shot, Mesa Fire did roll in and start their live-saving measures," Det. Brandi George said. "They tried to save his life, for an extended period of time, but ultimately, he was pronounced deceased on the scene."

The 46-year-old suspect was identified as Thomas McGinty. No officers were injured.

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