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Man shot, killed by federal agent at Scottsdale shopping center

Man dead after shooting with federal agents
Posted at 10:19 AM, Mar 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-02 22:56:01-05

A federal agent shot and killed a wanted man outside a retail center Friday morning in Scottsdale.

Authorities were called to the area of 90th Street and Shea Boulevard around 9:30 a.m. after Homeland Security agents confronted a known suspect in a Whataburger parking lot. 

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Scottsdale police say one Homeland Security agent fired a shot at the man after the man drew a weapon on the agents. The suspect died at the scene.

Authorities have not yet said why Homeland Security agents were looking for the man. They have not released his name. 

No other injuries were reported.