Man shot, killed after firing at officer on city's East Side

A man is dead after firing at a police officer who was responding to a call at a VIA bus stop Monday evening on the city's East Side.

Authorities were called to Iowa and South Pine streets at about 5:45 p.m. for reports of the man pointing a gun at people near a bus stop.

When a nearby officer arrived, he started honking at the suspect to get his attention. The suspect swiveled around, and began shooting at the 30-year SAPD officer in his car, and he returned fire. 

Shortly after, a VIA transit officer also arrived at the scene. The VIA officer also shot at the suspect.

When EMS arrived, the suspect was declared deceased. 

Photo: Spectrum News


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