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Phoenix police officer shot, suspect dies

Nov 20, 2014, 9:48 PM | Updated: Nov 21, 2014, 8:12 am

PHOENIX — A Phoenix police officer shot while on-duty was recovering from surgery.

The officer was injured Thursday night at 35th Avenue and Roosevelt Street.

Police said the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

No other details were available.

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Phoenix police officer shot, suspect dies