CHANDLER, AZ — A man has died after he was shot by Chandler police on Thursday evening.
Chandler police say around 5:45 p.m., a man called police and made threats to harm his young daughter.
The man, who was reportedly driving with his daughter in the car, was stopped by police officers near McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard.
Chandler police provided an update on the shooting later Thursday night, watch in the player below:
Police say officers tried repeatedly to speak to the man, but ultimately an officer shot the man.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has been identified as Gerald Lee Philpot Jr.
The young girl is not hurt, according to police.
Police say they found a knife in Philpot's vehicle during the investigation.
No officers were hurt during the incident.
Mesa Police will lead the investigation.
