A Fontana police officer fatally shot a suspect on Tuesday after the man, who was armed with a metal pipe, reportedly attacked a civilian and the officer, the Fontana Police Department said. Fontana police responded to reports of a man armed with a metal pole just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a police news release. Police were dispatched to a shopping center parking lot on the 14300 block of Baseline Avenue, near Cherry Avenue, Fontana PD reported on X. The suspect was reportedly swinging around the metal pipe and causing property damage. The suspect also allegedly assaulted a resident with the weapon, the release said. Upon arrival, the responding officer located the suspect and attempted to de-escalate the situation, police said. The suspect refused to comply and attacked the officer, who responded with lethal force, the release said. The suspect was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the suspect was not immediately released. The police officer involved in the shooting also sustained injuries and was also transported to a hospital. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will investigate the lethal use of force. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Man was armed with pellet gun in Murrieta parking lot when officer shot him, authorities say Crime and Public Safety | Off-duty police shooting leaves man critically wounded in Murrieta Crime and Public Safety | Video shows lengthy struggle between deputy and man in Corona leading to fatal shooting of woman Crime and Public Safety | Speakers criticize Hemet police after man’s fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Man pointed BB gun at Covina police officers prior to being shot to death in 2022, DOJ probe finds