PHOENIX — Phoenix police were involved in a shooting early Tuesday morning, which resulted in one person being sent to a hospital with serious injuries.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m. at an IHOP restaurant near 19th and Northern avenues.
Watch an initial update from police in the video player below:
Phoenix Police Department confirmed its officers were involved in a shooting after responding to calls about a reported trespasser at the IHOP.
The suspect was said to be armed with a large knife, and was cutting himself and threatening people in the restaurant.
Officers reportedly used less-lethal measures in an attempt to stop the suspect, only identified as a man, from advancing toward and "challenging" officers.
At one point during the interaction, one officer fired a duty rifle, striking the suspect.
Officers rendered aid at the scene before taking the man to a hospital for treatment with life-threatening injuries.
It does not appear that any officers were injured during the incident.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area while the investigation is underway, and there are traffic restrictions in place around the scene.
Stay with ABC15 for updates on this developing story.
