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Police: Man dead after officer-involved shooting in Yuma

Posted at 4:39 AM, Nov 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-25 23:18:37-05

A 51-year-old man has died after an officer-involved shooting in Yuma on Friday night.

According to the Yuma Police Department, two officers responded to a home near 14th Street and Avenue C for a report of domestic violence just before 9:30 p.m. 

As officers arrived, they came into contact with Steve Steenhard who was reportedly armed. 

Police say a shot was fired and Steenhard was taken to the hospital where he later died. 

No officers were hurt in the incident.

Police are asking anyone with any info about this case to call them at (928) 373-4700 or (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.