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A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by police officers during an armed confrontation early Sunday morning in Malick, following investigations into a reported shooting in San Juan hours earlier.
According to an official police report, around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, officers of the Northern Division were returning from mobile patrol when they received information about suspects linked to a shooting that occurred at Thomas Street, Sunshine Avenue, San Juan around 12:45 a.m. The suspects were reportedly at a "Zess" party in the vicinity of Florcencia Lane, Shende Street, Upper 6th Avenue, Malick.
Upon arrival at the location, officers observed several individuals standing along Florcencia Lane who quickly fled into nearby bushes. Officers pursued on foot, while others moved toward a basketball court in an attempt to cordon the area.
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