Arizona
Man dies after shooting involving SWAT members in Kingman, Arizona
KINGMAN, AZ — A deadly shooting involving law enforcement is under investigation in Kingman.
Just before 2 p.m. Friday, deputies with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were called to a disturbance at a home on Ty Street.
Deputies received reports that a man was pouring gasoline inside the residence and was armed.
While on the scene, officials say the man refused to come out.
A SWAT team was called out and waited for some time for the man to exit.
When he finally did, officials say he pointed a gun at SWAT members from MCSO and the Bullhead City Police Department.
At this point, SWAT members fired their weapons, striking the man.
He was taken to a Kingman hospital where he died.
The Lake Havasu Police Department is handling the investigation.
Officials say the officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave.