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:
The man was allegedly holding a knife to the woman's throat and failed to drop the weapon, according to police.
It was at this point that authorities shot their weapon.
Officials say the man died from his injuries at the scene. He has been identified as 47-year-old Francisco Aviles Barcenas.
Phoenix police officers have been involved in a shooting near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road. There are no injuries to officers and no outstanding suspects. A staging location for media will be shared shortly. pic.twitter.com/b1CiF8TkZs
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) October 12, 2025
A man was seriously injured after a shooting with Phoenix police Friday evening near 16th and Roosevelt roads.
