PHOENIX — A man who was killed in a shooting involving police officers in Avondale on Tuesday was armed with a cap gun, authorities announced Wednesday.

Carmelo Hernandez, 44, was killed in the shooting, which happened around 1:30 p.m. near Elwood Street and 125th Avenue, according to the Peoria Police Department.

Peoria police are investigating the shooting as part of the West Valley Investigative Response Team.

Details about deadly shooting involving police in Avondale

Peoria police said a 911 call was made on Tuesday regarding a shirtless man with a gun, but the caller did not provide any further information before hanging up.

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