Peoria Police shooting: Suspect killed after allegedly pointing a gun at officer
PEORIA, Ariz. - A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in Peoria. Police say he pointed a gun at an officer right before he was shot.
The incident began at around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 near 91st and Peoria Avenues when police say an officer in the area noticed a man acting suspiciously outside a closed business.
"The officer observed the male subject reaching in his waistband and he did not know if the male subject was attempting to break into the closed business," police said.
When the officer approached the man, he ran from the officer through a Circle K parking lot. The officer chased after the man, and the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the officer.
"The officer fired at least one round at the subject, striking him in the torso area," police said. "As other officers arrived on scene, they were able to take the subject into custody and render aid."
The suspect was taken to a hospital where he died. His name wasn't released, but police say he was a 43-year-old man.
No officers were hurt.
"No other citizens in the area were hurt, we're grateful," Officer Kristopher Babros said. "It happened just shortly after 10:30, no other subjects were struck, and we're grateful for that."
Police say the suspect's gun was recovered at the scene.
The Glendale Police Department will investigate the shooting.
