PHOENIX — A man is dead after being shot by Glendale police in Phoenix on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. near 29th Avenue and McDowell Road.
Glendale police say they were investigating an aggravated assault suspect and were conducting surveillance at a home in the area. When they made contact with the person, 40-year-old Vincent Cerda Jr., he ran from the scene, resulting in a foot pursuit.
At one point, police say Cerda Jr. pointed a firearm at officers, leading officers to shoot at the man.
Cerda Jr. was struck and was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died, according to Glendale PD.
No bystanders or officers were injured.
Phoenix police say McDowell Road was closed from 28th Avenue to 31st Avenue during the investigation.
The Phoenix Police Department is handling the investigation into the shooting.
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