By Associated Press - Friday, October 13, 2017

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Flagstaff police say officers fatally shot an armed man who shot first at officers after they responded to a report of a person brandishing a gun in a Wal-Mart store’s parking lot.

A Police Department statement says no officers were injured in the exchange of gunfire Thursday evening.

No identities were released.



According to the statement, three officers involved in the incident have been placed on standard administrative leave pending an investigation by a multi-agency law enforcement team.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.