KINGMAN, Ariz. — A suspect connected to a reported domestic violence incident was shot by police in Kingman on Friday night, according to authorities.
The Kingman Police Department said the incident happened at around 7:40 p.m. near Western and Golden Gate avenues.
Officers responded to a home in the area. When the arrived to the scene, a suspect identified as Andrew Philip Romero, 39 of Kingman, came out of the home with a gun, according to police.
"Romero refused officers commands to drop the firearm. Romero pointed the firearm towards officers. An officer fired their weapon striking Romero," police said in a news release.
Romero was given medical aid on scene and taken to the hospital for further treatment. He is listed as being in critical condition.
No one else was injured in the incident police said.
The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Lake Havasu City Police Department investigates the shooting.
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