One man dead after officer-involved shooting on Tucson's Eastside

Update 8:30 a.m.
We now have a better idea of what led to an officer-involved shooting on Tucson's Eastside.

Police say they responded to the 7300 block of East Calle Merida off Broadway near the Pantano Wash, for reports of domestic violence involving a firearm.

After they arrived, officers were able to get two female victims to leave the home while a man stayed inside. Officers tried speaking to him and learned he had access to a number of firearms, had a history of mental health problems, and had been drinking. While speaking to the man police heard him rack a shotgun.

The suspect did exit the home, where he had access to a vehicle. Police deployed a K9 and the suspect went back inside where, during the prolonged interaction with police, officers say he displayed erratic behavior.

Eventually, the man left the home holding a gun that he pointed in the direction of officers. One officer then shot the suspect with his rifle.

Those on the scene gave the suspect first aid. He was eventually transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

No one else was hurt in the incident.

As with all officer-involved shootings, the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team will now handle the investigation. We will update you as we learn more about this situation.

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KGUN9 is working to learn more about an officer-involved shooting that happened early Thursday morning on Tucson's Eastside.

So far all we know is that it happened in the 7400 block of East Calle Merida off Broadway near the Pantano Wash. A media staging area has been set.

Our Blake Phillips is on scene and will have the latest throughout the morning. We will update this article as we learn more.