Phoenix police shot and killed a man after he began fighting with an officer in a Phoenix neighborhood Wednesday evening, officials said.

Officers responded just before 9 p.m. to an area near 35th and Oak streets after receiving reports of someone throwing objects through the front window of a Circle K store in the area, said Phoenix police Sgt. Armando Carbajal.

As officers went to question a man seen in a nearby neighborhood, the man attacked one of the officers and they began fighting, Carbajal said.

As the two were fighting, another Phoenix officer shot the man, Carbajal said.

He later was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Carbajal said police believe the man had a weapon, but he did not provide specifics.

The officer involved in the altercation received minor injuries and has been released from a hospital, Carbajal said.

Police did not identify the suspect or the suspect's weapon by Thursday morning when they wrapped up the scene, Carbajal said.

The shooting occurred in front of a residence and a short distance from Papago Elementary School at 36th and Monte Vista streets. Much of the area was restricted by police Wednesday night.

Carbajal said the nearby school will not be affected for Thursday morning classes.

The shooting marks the 43rd involving a law-enforcement officer in Phoenix so far this year, and the 78th in Maricopa County.

On Monday, Phoenix police shot and killed a man who was pointing a gun at passing traffic near 37th Avenue and Camelback Road.

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