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Man who allegedly shot Scottsdale officer Friday shot, killed by police in Tempe Saturday

Tempe PD has confirmed 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne has died
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Posted at 5:52 PM, Jan 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-08 16:14:55-05

TEMPE — The man who allegedly shot a Scottsdale police officer Friday night was shot and killed by Phoenix police Saturday afternoon.

Video in the player above contains coverage on Friday night's shooting.

Tempe police confirmed 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne has died from injuries suffered in Saturday's shooting.

He was located in the area of Rural and Baseline roads.

The Phoenix Police Department confirmed the shooting and subsequent arrest on Twitter.

Scottsdale officers were serving a warrant at an apartment near 1st Avenue and Roosevelt Street Friday night.

Hearne allegedly shot through the wall and struck an officer in the lower abdomen.

On Sunday, Scottsdale PD announced the officer that was shot had been released from the hospital after being treated.

After the shooting, Hearne is believed to have jumped off the second-story balcony.