New details have been released in the fatal police shooting of a man by Tucson police in April on the city's south side.
Luis Francisco Torres, 65, was shot and killed by police during a standoff the night of April 10, the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team, the multi-agency group that investigates local police shootings, said in a news release.
The incident began at about 7:45 p.m. when police responded to a report of a suspicious man near a residence in the 2700 block of South Park Avenue near East 36th Street. Torres, who seemed agitated, was pacing while holding a large knife, the release said.
After trying to deescalate by talking to Torres, police deployed Tasers and pepperball to subdue him. Torres fell onto a fence with the knife still in hand, the release said.
After being Tased a third time, Torres dropped the knife into his lap, and police approached to detain him, the release said.
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As police got closer, Torres picked up the knife again. Officer Reyna Flores, a four-year veteran, shot at Torres, the release said.
Police provided first aid at the scene, and Torres was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, the release said.
The investigation continues.
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