The man who was shot and injured Friday night by an Auburn police officer has died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, officials said.
The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Auburn Way.
Witnesses described seeing the man go on an angry tirade at a nearby Rite-Aid, then continue the rant in a small grocery store across the street.
When police showed up at the scene, the suspect started fighting and injured the officer, police said.
Investigators said the officer fired shots during the fight.
The man was taken to Harborview.
Police said the officer had to get medical treatment, as well.
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