PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon near 39th Avenue and Cactus Road.
The man has been identified as 40-year-old Aaron Baughman.
According to police, Baughman had a samurai sword and was using it to hit a fence at the precinct.
Officers asked Baughman to drop the sword, but he allegedly began to move toward the officers while raising the sword. That's when the officer involved shooting occurred.
Police say a second man drove up to the precinct during the incident and began to move toward Baughman. Officers told him to stop, he complied, and he was temporarily detained.
The man identified himself as Baughman's father.
Baughman was taken to the hospital where he died.
Officer involved shooting at 39th Avenue and Cactus Road. No injuries to officers and suspect is down. No one is outstanding. PIO will be enroute. Please follow for further details. pic.twitter.com/piIoglYP8a
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) September 11, 2022
No officers were injured during this incident.
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