Original Article Phoenix news briefs Jan. 25, 2006 12:00 AM Police say officer killed suspect in shooting PHOENIX -A Phoenix police officer on Monday fatally shot a man who authorities say pointed a gun at the officer. Phoenix Police Sgt. Andy Hill said officers responded to a shooting call about 7:45 p.m. at the Chevron gas station at 1901 W. Bell Road, where a man reportedly shot and wounded another man. The suspect fled into a nearby field. Hill said officers set up a perimeter around the field. About 8:50 p.m., Officer Jerry Hester saw a person walking out of the field, Hill said. Hester approached the man, who reportedly pulled a .45-caliber handgun from his waistband and pointed it at Hester, who fired, striking the suspect, Hill said. Hill said the suspect, Justin Richardson, was taken to John C. Lincoln Hospital-North Mountain, where he later died. The officer involved in the shooting will be on paid administrative leave during an investigation, which is standard policy.