Man accused of wounding cop is fatally shot by Tempe police

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A man suspected of shooting and wounding an off-duty Scottsdale police officer has died from his injuries after being shot in Tempe, authorities said Sunday.

Tempe police said 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne died at hospital.

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This file images shows a badge on a Phoenix police officer. 
(Phoenix Police/Facebook)

They say officers were trying to arrest Hearne on Saturday in connection with a Phoenix shooting and he was shot after he pulled out a firearm.

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Several Phoenix police vehicles were called to the crime scene on Sunday night.
(KSAZ)

Police said Hearne was transported to a Tempe hospital and was listed in critical condition before he died.

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According to Phoenix police, the child received a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital.
(FOX 10 Phoenix)

Hearne was being sought after a Scottsdale police sergeant was shot Friday night as a special assignment unit was trying to serve a search warrant at a Phoenix apartment complex, according to authorities.

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Scottsdale police said the sergeant suffered injuries that were not life-threatening. The name of the wounded officer hasn’t been released.