Suspect in Hackensack police-involved shooting dies

HACKENSACK (WABC) -- Authorities are investigating a deadly police-involved shooting in New Jersey Thursday in which a 24-year-old allegedly armed with a knife was fatally shot by officers.

The incident occurred on Temple Avenue in Hackensack around 1:30 p.m.

Authorities say three officers were dispatched to 10 Temple Avenue for a probation welfare check on 24-year-old Elvin Diaz.

It is unclear exactly what transpired next, but Diaz, who sources say displayed a knife, ended up shot several times.

Diaz was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he later died.

Two officers were also hospitalized as a precaution, but they are not believed to be injured.

No further details are available at this time.

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