PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A man who was allegedly attempting to break into homes was shot and killed by Philadelphia police following a confrontation in the Mayfair section of the city.
The incident began around 2:30 p.m. Friday when multiple 911 callers reported a man trying to enter homes on the 4100 block of Tyson Avenue.
Officers responding to the calls located the suspect in the 7000 block of Frankford Avenue, according to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.
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Police said officers attempted to stop the man, but he fled on foot.
The pursuit ended in front of a business along Frankford Avenue, where a confrontation occurred between the suspect and two responding officers.
At some point during the encounter, both officers discharged their weapons, striking the man, police said.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Vanore said investigators recovered a knife near the man, but added that the investigation remains in its early stages.
Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect.
No officers or bystanders were injured.
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