Death by Cop  2026

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Eric Scott Davis

Age : 54

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 03/24/2026

Location : Roadway stop

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Paradise Valley Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/24/2026, officers with the Paradise Valley Police Department located a man accused of sexual abuse and moved to take him into custody. Officers stopped his vehicle and confronted him during the attempted arrest. During this police intervention, the man shot himself. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Authorities had been investigating allegations involving a minor prior to locating him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/paradise-valley-suicide-sexual-abuse/5840549/