WINKELMAN, AZ — Pinal County Sheriff's Office officials say a man is dead after a shooting involving deputies on Friday.
Officials say deputies were in the town of Winkelman, Arizona, east of Florence, attempting to locate a "wanted suspect in connection with a sex crimes against children investigation."
Deputies found the man at a home near State Routes 77 and 177 just before 8 p.m.
PCSO officials say the man "refused commands, produced a handgun, chambered a round, and took an offensive position towards deputies, resulting in a deputy-involved shooting."
Officials say the 60-year-old man died at the scene.
No deputies were injured, officials say.
The sergeant who discharged his weapon was placed on administrative leave.
The investigation remains ongoing.
