PHOENIX (AZFamily) — New body camera video shows a Phoenix police officer shooting a man armed with a knife , leading to his death last month.

On Aug. 31, two officers were patrolling around Hermoso Park, located near 20th Street and Southern Avenue. The officers attempted to stop 36-year-old Efrain Hidalgo, who was reportedly riding a bike without a headlight around 1 a.m. Police say Hidalgo attempted to evade officers but eventually stopped, standing next to his bike.

Video shows Hidalgo abruptly dropping his bike and attempting to run away from the officers. One officer tackles him to the ground, and a struggle ensues between the officers and Hidalgo.

“Hey! What’s in your hand?” one officer yells. “Get the [expletive] off me,” Hidalgo yells.

“He’s got a knife!” one officer yell

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