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PD: Suspect dies following Tempe officer-involved shooting

Posted at 10:00 AM, Jul 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-27 14:17:05-04

Officials are on scene of an officer-involved shooting in Tempe, KGUN9 sister station KNXV reports.

The incident took place north of Rural and Guadalupe roads just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The officer involved in the shooting did not sustain any major injuries. The suspect, who barricaded himself inside a senior center, was taken into custody and hospitalized. He later died.

Tempe police say the incident is isolated and is not an active shooter situation.

Stay with KGUN9 for updates.