Police said officers responded to a call Saturday that a man with a sword was striking the fence at the Cactus Park police substation.
PHOENIX — A man armed with a samurai sword was fatally shot by police in north Phoenix, authorities said.
Police said officers ordered Baughman to drop the weapon, but he allegedly moved toward them with the sword raised and was shot.No officers were injured in the incident, which remains under investigation.
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