Man accused of wounding cop is fatally shot by Tempe police
Scottsdale Police stated that the sergeant involved in the shooting suffered injuries that were not life threatening
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man suspected of shooting and wounding an off-duty Scottsdale police officer has died from his injuries after being shot in Tempe, authorities said Sunday.
Tempe police said 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne died at hospital.
PHOENIX MOTHER ARRESTED FOR APPEARING TO PULL GUN OUT DURING CUSTODY DISPUTE AT SCHOOL
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This file images shows a badge on a Phoenix police officer. (Phoenix Police/Facebook)
They say officers were trying to arrest Hearne on Saturday in connection with a Phoenix shooting and he was shot after he pulled out a firearm.
Several Phoenix police vehicles were called to the crime scene on Sunday night. (KSAZ)
Police said Hearne was transported to a Tempe hospital and was listed in critical condition before he died.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to Phoenix police, the child received a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital. (FOX 10 Phoenix)
Hearne was being sought after a Scottsdale police sergeant was shot Friday night as a special assignment unit was trying to serve a search warrant at a Phoenix apartment complex, according to authorities.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Scottsdale police said the sergeant suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. The name of the wounded officer hasn’t been released.