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Latest on the Phoenix Police shooting of a 'erratic' suspect

According to Phoenix Police Sgt. Melissa Soliz the officer used a stun gun on the man while the assault continued. At some point, the policeman lost control of the stun gun. "The officer attempted to place the suspect in custody and the suspect forcefully turned around and kicked at the officer which caused the officer to lose control of this [stun gun]," police said. "The suspect quickly got up and continued to violently attack the officer. The officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect."