Xavier Arnold was being pursued by officers following an assault near Eighth and Maple streets in Center City, when he fired a gun at them around 8:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the Lehigh County DA's Office and Allentown police said in news releases.

An Allentown officer fired back, striking Arnold, local police said. An officer was nicked by a projectile but protected by his vest, while Arnold was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, at 8:49 p.m., the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said.

The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave and a thorough investigation is ongoing.

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