Home invasion suspect killed by officers near McQueen and Pecos roads

CHANDLER, AZ — Police are investigating a deadly shooting involving officers near McQueen and Pecos roads in Chandler. 

The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Thursday. 

Police say officers were first called to a home near Frye Road and Windstream Place, where a resident reported a man was trying to get into their home. 

When officers arrived at the home, the suspect fled the scene in a car, leading to a short police pursuit. 

Police say the suspect rammed at least one patrol car during the pursuit and stopped near the busy intersection of McQueen and Pecos roads.

Officers were able to box in the suspect’s vehicle.

At that point, the suspect reportedly got out of the vehicle with a rifle and tried to run away. 

Officers fired at the suspect, killing him. 

No officers were hurt. 

According to officials, Mesa police are taking over the investigation.