Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — A man is hospitalized after investigators say he was shot and killed after he pointed a shotgun at Yuma County Sheriff’s Office officers Monday morning.
YCSO said the unidentified 51-year-old man was in possession of a shotgun when he tried to open a neighbor’s door just before noon.
Investigators say when officers arrived they tried to de-escalate the situation, but the man refused to comply with commands and pointed a gun at them.
That’s when they opened fire.
YCSO said he was hit and dropped the gun.
Deputies said the man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
No deputies were injured.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to anonymously call the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME.
You can also visit the YCSO website. www.yumacountysheriff.org Submit an anonymous tip.
This is the 32nd law enforcement-involved shooting outside the Valley and the 77th in the state in 2024.
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