Suspect dead following shootout with Apache Junction officers

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. – A suspect is dead following a shooting with officers in Apache Junction Saturday night.

What we know:

The shooting happened at around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 near Shiprock St. and Main Dr. 

Apache Junction Police fired their guns on a suspect, who died at the scene. No officers involved were injured. 

What we don’t know:

The events leading up to the shooting, or the suspect’s identity, have not been released.

What’s next:

“Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this incident. The investigation has been turned over to the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, which will conduct an independent review,” the police department said. 

Map of where the shooting occurred.