Man shot, killed by police at Chandler home
CHANDLER, Ariz. - An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by police officers at a Chandler home on Thursday night.
The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Aug. 29 near Alma School and Elliot Roads.
Chandler Police say officers responded to a home in the area after receiving a call of a suicidal person.
"The family member stated the suspect, who was in his 30s, had made suicidal statements and fired a round with a weapon in an alleyway outside of their residence," police said.
When officers got to the home, they found the suspect inside the garage. As the officer tried talking to the suspect, he allegedly pulled a gun from his waistband, prompting an officer-involved shooting.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not identified.
No officers were hurt.
Mesa Police will investigate the shooting.
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