PHOENIX (AP) — A man who lost his home to foreclosure has been shot and killed after Phoenix police say he fired a gun at them.
Officers went to the home near 35th Avenue and west Union Hills Drive on Tuesday evening on reports that a man shot at two people who recently purchased the home and wanted to see inside.
The homeowner, 64-year-old Kurt Aho, allegedly fired four shots at them as they attempted to flee.
Phoenix police spokesman James Holmes said Aho was intoxicated and kept retreating inside the home for more beer while police tried to negotiate. Holmes said the man became aggressive after Special Assignment Unit officers arrived with an armored vehicle.
Holmes said officers attempted to subdue the man with rubber bullets. That’s when police say Aho fired at least two shots toward officers. One officer fired one shot from his rifle at Aho, who was struck and killed.
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