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Man shot and killed after shooting involving officers near 83rd Ave and Indian School Rd

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Man shot and killed after shooting involving officers near 83rd Ave and Indian School Rd
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PHOENIX — A man has died after a shooting involving Phoenix police officers Saturday night.

It happened just before 8 p.m. near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road for reports of a fight.

When officers arrived they found a man and woman arguing near an apartment complex.

Phoenix police provided an update on what led to the shooting, watch in the player below:

Police provide update on police shooting near 83rd Ave and Indian School Rd

The man was allegedly holding a knife and failed to drop the weapon, according to police.

That is when the officer-involved shooting began.

The man died from his injuries at the scene.

Police say the area will remain closed for several hours, and ask the public to avoid the area.

A man was seriously injured after a shooting with Phoenix police Friday evening near 16th and Roosevelt roads.

Stay with ABC15 for the latest.