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Armed person shot by officers in Surprise on Thursday morning

Police say a person armed with a knife was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Armed person shot by officers in Surprise on Thursday morning
Officers involved in shooting in Surprise
151st Avenue and Cactus Road police shooting
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SURPRISE, AZ — Surprise Police Department officials say its officers were involved in a shooting Thursday morning.

According to police, the incident occurred near 151st Avenue and Cactus Road around 6:30 a.m.

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Police say a person armed with a knife was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment. Officials say the man is in critical, but stable condition.

No officers were injured.

As part of the West Valley Incident Response Team (WVIRT), the Goodyear Police Department will serve as the lead investigative agency.

Officials say there is no threat to the community. The investigation remains ongoing.

Stay with ABC15 for updates on this developing story.