Knife-wielding man shot, killed by officers in Casa Grande: police

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Police in Casa Grande say a suspect who was armed with a knife was shot and killed on Aug. 31.

The shooting happened at the intersection of Brown Avenue and Diamond Drive, which is adjacent to McCartney Ranch Elementary School.

According to Casa Grande Police, officers responded to a domestic abuse call in the area, and when officers arrived, they were confronted by a man who was armed with a knife.

"Two of our officers were involved in an officer involved shooting with the subject at that time," read a portion of the statement. "Officers did attempt life-saving measures, which were taken over by fire personnel upon their arrival." 

Police in Casa Grande say a suspect who was armed with a knife was shot and killed on Aug. 31.

The suspect, 29-year-old Richard Ramirez, was eventually declared dead at the scene.

The officers involved in the shooting, a 19-year veteran and a 7-year veteran of the department, were both placed on administrative duty, pending an investigation into the shooting by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

According to police, staff members at McCartney Ranch Elementary School placed the school on lockdown during the incident, but there is no longer an immediate threat to students.

No officers are hurt, according to CGPD officials, and DPS is taking over the investigation into the shooting,

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