Death by Cop 2026
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Vincent Cerda Jr.
Age : 40
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/09/2026
Location : Street location not specified
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Glendale Police Department, Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/09/2026, a man died after being shot by a Glendale police officer during an incident in Phoenix, Arizona. Authorities reported that officers encountered the man earlier in the week and that a Glendale officer opened fire during the encounter. The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police have since released the man’s identity, though full personal background details have not yet been made public at the time of intake. Reporting is based on police statements released after the death was confirmed. No other sources are identified.