By Associated Press - Sunday, March 25, 2018

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities have identified a man who was armed with a knife before he was fatally shot by Phoenix police officers.

Police say the 23-year-old Kevin Robles was taken to a hospital after Friday’s shooting and pronounced dead.

They say the shooting occurred after officers responded to a call about a vehicle break-in.



When officers arrived, they found Robles holding a knife.

Police say the officers tried to use a stun gun on Robles three times, but it had no effect.

They say Robles then began attacking the officers with the knife, prompting officers to open fire.

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