MESA, AZ — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting involving U.S. Marshals in Mesa near 32nd Street and Baseline Road.
On Friday, officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say members of the WANTED Task Force were trying to apprehend a known gang member, which resulted in a deadly officer-involved shooting.
The fugitive was wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Mesa Police Department on warrants for aggravated assault, aggravated domestic violence, disorderly conduct with a weapon, misconduct involving weapons, threats and assault.
U.S. Marshals located the fugitive at a residence and continued surveillance as he drove away from the home.
Task force members tried to stop the vehicle when the man fired multiple rounds at law enforcement, officials say.
The man was struck by police gunfire and died at the scene. His name hasn't been released.
No law enforcement officers were injured.
No other details have been provided.
The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team will be investigating the shooting.
