PHOENIX, AZ. (THECOUNT) — Edwin C. Bundy has been identified as the victim fatally shot in a Phoenix police-involved shooting on Friday morning.
According to reports, Bundy, 46, was shot by police in a fatal incident that occurred near N 51st Avenue & W Thunderbird Road, in Phoenix Friday after 8 a.m.
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Police say they responded to a call from a 15-year-old female about a man who had gained illegal entry into a Phoenix home Friday.
Police say they arrived to find an armed Bundy inside the residence.
The suspect initially followed police commands to drop his weapon but then pointed it at officers, who responded by opening fire.
Bundy was struck by officer gunfire and naturalized.
He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.
The female victim was not identified by authorities because of her age.
There were no injuries to any officers. source
Anyone with possible information on the case should contact police at 911.
Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multi-city metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants, source wikipedia.