PHOENIX (AP) - A man who was fatally shot by Phoenix police after allegedly pointing what appeared to be a weapon at officers has been identified.
Police say 26-year-old Alejandro Hernandez was taken to a hospital after Monday morning’s shooting and pronounced dead.
The shooting occurred around 9:40 a.m. after police were called to look for a suspect who violated an order of protection at his parents’ home.
Officers found the man walking near a canal with a sheet wrapped around what appeared to be a weapon.
Police say the suspect ignored officers’ commands and dropped the sheet to reveal a possible firearm.
They say the man repeatedly pointed the weapon at officers before being shot.
Police say the weapon turned out to be a replica rifle.
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