MESA, Ariz. — An investigation is underway after Mesa police were involved in a shooting that left a man dead overnight.
The Mesa Police Department said the incident happened Sunday night at a home near Horne and Main streets. Officers were initially called to a separate home in the area for reports of a domestic violence incident, police on scene told 12News.
A woman called 911 after her ex-boyfriend, 42-year-old Joel Castaneda, allegedly broke into her house and then fled to a friend's house.
Officers made contact with Castaneda, who allegedly displayed a handgun and began firing at officers. One officer returned fire, striking Castaneda. The Mesa SWAT team was then called in after officers retreated from the house.
The SWAT officers determined Castaneda was deceased.
No officers or civilians were hurt during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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