Hubert Thomas Burns Jr,

Parker, Arizona
June 03, 2016

Agencies: Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department Arizona

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

An officer with the Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department shot and killed a man carrying a knife Friday night, according to a news release.

The police department said officers responded to a call at 100 HomesĀ around 8:15 p.m. Friday about a man with a knife. The first officer on scene told the man to drop the knife, but when he didn't respond the officer became concerned for his safety and discharged his firearm, the police department said.

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