Officers responded to the scene near 48th Street and Southern Avenue after a woman called 911 saying that her son had killed her husband, police said. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers before being shot.
Police say a suspect has been hospitalized after being shot by an officer on Friday at a Tempe mobile home park. Tempe Police say officers responded to the Meadows mobile home park near 48th Street and Southern Avenue at about 7 a.m. on Aug. 16, after a woman called 911 saying that her son killed her husband.Officers responded to the scene and surrounded the home. The 55-year-old suspect came outside with a gun, and pointed it at his head before pointing it at the officers, police said.
Officers then went inside the home and found the suspect's stepfather dead on the kitchen floor.No identities have been released.Police say there is no threat to the community. No officers were hurt.If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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