Story highlights Police say the suspect shot the two officers multiple times

The suspect was killed when police fired back

One of the officers was shot in the face, police say

(CNN) Two police officers are recovering from gunshot wounds and a suspect is dead after a shooting Saturday at a Walmart store in Chandler, Arizona.

"A seemingly routine call turned into a deadly encounter within a split second," Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan said at a news conference.

"Our officers are alive and just for that we are eternally grateful," Duggan said. "Both were shot multiple times, and both are presently in stable condition. ... Both officers were wearing their ballistic vests this morning."

The officers fired back at the suspect, killing him.

Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Mitchell Oakley. Police said he was a homeless man who had family in the Chandler area. Chandler is suburb of Phoenix.

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