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Jesus A. Gonzalez Flores
Age : 41
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/27/2026
Location : Near 19th Avenue and Durango Street
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Arizona Department of Public Safety; Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/27/2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to stop a man near 19th Avenue and Durango Street just west of Interstate 17 in Phoenix. Phoenix Police Department officers responded to assist. Video released by media outlets shows officers surrounding the man outside a vehicle and giving commands. The man entered the vehicle and attempted to drive away. Officers from DPS and Phoenix Police fired multiple rounds into the vehicle. The man sustained gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not publicly released his name at the time of reporting. Police have not publicly confirmed whether a firearm was recovered or clearly stated the man’s weapon status in initial reports. News coverage confirms that video of the shooting was released, though full investigative findings remain pending.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/law-enforcement-situation-underway-near-19th-avenue-and-i-17
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2026/02/28/man-shot-killed-police-involved-shooting-in-phoenix/88917736007/
https://www.kold.com/2026/02/28/graphic-video-shows-police-shooting-man-who-tried-flee-near-i-17-phoenix/
