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Man in serious condition after officer-involved shooting in Mesa

No officers were injured.

MESA, Ariz. - A man was seriously injured during an officer-involved shooting near Main Street and Alma School Road Sunday morning.

Around 3 a.m. a Mesa Police officer on his patrol was traveling westbound on Main Street when a man ran into the street to block the patrol car, police said.

A witness said that as the officer stopped, exited the police car and gave instructions to the man to get off the street.

The suspect didn’t follow the officer’s instructions and aggressively approached the officer, the witness said.

The officer continued to give commands to the suspect and drew his weapon, police said.

Police said that the suspect charged the officer and the officer fired his weapon.

The suspect suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for immediate medical attention, police said.

Police are investigating the incident.

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