Phoenix Police involved in deadly shooting of man with water gun near I-17 and Northern Avenue
A man was shot and killed by officers after he reportedly aimed a firearm at them.
and last updated 2021-07-09 10:47:37-04
PHOENIX â Phoenix police were involved in a deadly shooting in north Phoenix Thursday night.
Officials say the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. near Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue.
According to information from the scene, a 64-year-old man called 911 multiple times claiming he was injured, but refusing treatment each time. At 9 p.m., police got another call from the man and Phoenix Fire personnel requested police respond first due to the nature of the previous calls, possibly indicating a mental health issue.