COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead early Sunday on the city’s west side.

Police said officers responded to the 700 block of Whitethorne Avenue on a report of a man with a gun who was threatening people. By the time officers arrived the suspect, 23-year-old Marese Collins, had fled the area in a dark colored SUV.

Officers located the SUV, and after following the vehicle, Collins jumped from the driver’s seat and fled on foot for several minutes.

Police said officers detained Collins in the 500 block of Whitethorne Ave. and gave multiple commands for Collins to drop his gun, but he refused.

Police said officers fired at Collins, and he suffered multiple gun shot wounds.

Medics pronounced Collins dead just before 1 am.

Columbus police identified five officers involved in the shoot. All five have at least three years experience: Peter Jacobs, Patrick Nance, David Gitlitz, April Redick and Ben Leppla. All involved officers are assigned to the patrol bureau.

The incident remains under investigation.Keep checking NBC4i.com for real-time updates on this story. To get alerts for breaking news, grab the free NBC4 News App for iPhone or Android. You can also sign up for email alerts.