One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Nogales, Ariz., Thursday afternoon.
The officer made contact with a man in the 600 block of West Western Avenue regarding a prior incident at just after half past noon, according to a news release from Nogales Police Department.
According to the news release, the man became combative and agitated, and pulled out a knife. The officer gave numerous commands, but the man threatened and approached the officer, the news release said.
The officer shot his department-issued firearm, striking the man, the news release said.
The man was transported to Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital where he died from his injuries.
The police officer involved is a 20-year veteran with the department. He has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the news release said.
