1 dead after police shooting near downtown Phoenix, police say

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a critical incident near downtown Phoenix on Wednesday morning that resulted in a fatality.

The incident is being investigated in a parking lot near 7th Avenue and McDowell Road.

Police said a man was shot during the officer-involved shooting and taken to a hospital. He did not survive. 

The situation involved multiple agencies.

Expect traffic delays if you are going to be in the area, police said.

12News has a crew headed to the scene.

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