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On March 20, 2025, around 12:15 p.m., Chandler police responded to a domestic violence incident near Chandler Boulevard and Hamilton Street. Witnesses said an elderly neighbor sought help after an altercation with a 27-year-old man who was armed with a knife and had made suicidal and threatening statements. Police encountered the man outside the residence. Police allege that he charged toward them. They shot and killed him.

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/chandler-police-shooting-fatal/5683943/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-shooting-under-investigation-in-chandler-arizona/75-7efe2e69-0d08-494d-aab5-a8ea762e2af9
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/chandler-mesa-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/20/investigation-underway-after-officer-involved-shooting-chandler/

On 03/13/2025, Gila County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported theft at a motorcycle business in Rye, Arizona. They encountered a pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with multiple UTVs. Deputies attempted to make contact, but the driver did not comply. A deputy opened fire, killing the driver at the scene. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/14/1-dead-2-suspects-run-after-deputy-involved-shooting-gila-county/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/2-sought-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-south-payson
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/one-dead-two-others-at-large-after-deputy-involved-shooting-south-of-payson
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On March 13, 2025, Gila County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a theft in progress at GO AZ Motorcycles in Rye, Arizona. Upon arrival, deputies found a pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with UTVs. When deputies attempted to make contact, the driver of the pickup truck failed to comply with commands. One deputy fired his weapon, and the driver of the truck was struck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men fled and remain at large. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting, while Gila County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the related theft.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/14/1-dead-2-suspects-run-after-deputy-involved-shooting-gila-county/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/2-sought-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-south-payson
https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/one-dead-two-others-at-large-after-deputy-involved-shooting-south-of-payson
https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/sheriff-one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-rye/article_8d79a856-0120-11f0-b635-87847bb41336.html 

On 03/07/2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Scottsdale Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed man threatening another individual near Scottsdale Road and McKellips Road. Before officers arrived, Joseph Santos, 42, left the area. Officers later located his vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but he did not stop. Shortly after, Santos returned to the original location and parked behind a patrol vehicle. He did not comply with police commands and reached for an object inside his vehicle. A K-9 unit was deployed, and during the confrontation, police opened fire, killing Santos. A K-9 was also shot and was transported to a veterinary hospital in stable condition. The Mesa Police Department is conducting an investigation.

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/suspect-shot-killed-by-scottsdale-police-after-threatening-person-with-gun-police-say/75-48ec843f-fd22-4a50-872a-ee802d37a2a4
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/scottsdale-police-shooting-leaves-suspect-dead-k9-injured
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/08/suspect-dead-k-9-injured-during-shooting-involving-scottsdale-police/

Scottsdale police responded to reports of a man threatening another person with a firearm near Scottsdale and McKellips Roads. Upon arrival, officers learned Joseph Santos had left the area. Police later encountered Santos, issuing commands before shooting and killing him during a confrontation. A K-9 officer was also injured during the incident. Mesa Police Department is investigating the shooting.

https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/man-dead-after-shooting-involving-scottsdale-police-late-friday-night
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On 03/06/2025, a shooting involving police occurred near 19th Avenue and Beardsley Road in Phoenix, Arizona. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Details surrounding the incident, including the events leading up to the shooting and the identities of those involved, have not been disclosed. The Phoenix Police Department is conducting an internal self-investigation into the fatal shooting.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/one-person-dead-shooting-involving-002647340.html

On February 27, 2025, a man was shot and killed in a shootout with Maricopa Police Department officers at the intersection of Bowlin Road and John Wayne Parkway in Phoenix, Arizona. During the incident, an officer was also shot and transported to a Valley hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition. No additional threat to the area was reported. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Maricopa police officers responded to an incident at a Circle K gas station near Bowlin Road and John Wayne Parkway. Upon arrival, officers encountered 38-year-old Keith Brock and confronted him. Police said he pulled a gun and shot one officer multiple times. Another officer opened fire and hit him multiple times, whereupon a detective's car ran over him as well. He was pronounced dead. The officer is stable.

https://ktar.com/arizona-news/maricopa-officer-shooting/5672564/
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/02/28/officer-shot-suspect-dead-after-police-shooting-maricopa-near-sr-347/

Phoenix police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not stop. Officers escalated a chase through South Phoenix. When the vehicle finally stopped, the man exited and held a firearm. Officers opened fire, killing him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEs-s5H5no
https://www.kold.com/2025/02/19/suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-after-running-traffic-stop-south-phoenix/

On 02/16/2025, just after 2:00 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Senator Highway southwest of Prescott. Police shot and killed a man. No details are available so far.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-deputies-near-prescott

On 02/14/2025, just before 1:00 AM, four inmates at Estrella Jail in Phoenix received medical care for suspected overdoses. One of the inmates was pronounced dead in the cell. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation. An autopsy is scheduled. Investigators believe the drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, were smuggled into the jail concealed in body cavities.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/1-inmate-dead-after-dozen-overdoses-maricopa-county-jail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOHpDjwjN5o

On 02/12/2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Phoenix Police responded to reports of a man forcing a woman into a truck near Interstate 10 and 51st Avenue. The vehicle was tracked to Gilbert, near Higley and Williams Field Roads, where an officer-involved shooting occurred just after midnight. Phoenix Police officers shot both the man and the woman; the man died, and the woman was hospitalized. No officers were injured.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-police-gilbert
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2025/02/12/phoenix-police-shooting-gilbert/78456245007/
 

On 02/12/2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Phoenix police received a report of a man, later identified as 41-year-old David Garcia, allegedly forcing a 25-year-old woman into a truck near 51st Avenue and Interstate 10. Officers tracked the vehicle to the area near Williams Field and Higley Roads in Gilbert. Around midnight, as officers attempted to engage the vehicle, a shooting occurred. Both Garcia and the woman sustained gunshot wounds; Garcia was pronounced dead, and the woman was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The specific circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed.

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/gilbert/phoenix-police-officers-involved-in-shooting-in-gilbert-overnight

On February 12, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Phoenix Police Department officers were investigating reports of a man forcing a woman into a truck near Interstate 10 and 51st Avenue in Phoenix. The vehicle was tracked to the area near Williams Field and Higley Roads in Gilbert. Upon attempting to stop the truck using a grappler device, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The driver, identified as 41-year-old David Garcia, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old female passenger was also found with gunshot injuries and was transported to a hospital in stable but critical condition. The exact sequence of events leading to the shooting, including who fired the shots that injured the woman, remains under investigation. No officers were injured during the incident. Both the Phoenix and Gilbert Police Departments are conducting separate investigations into the matter.

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/gilbert/phoenix-police-officers-involved-in-shooting-in-gilbert-overnight
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/02/13/suspect-dead-after-possible-kidnapping-shooting-gilbert/

On February 1, 2025, 41-year-old Emmanuel Ramirez was found unresponsive in his cell at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex in Tucson, Arizona. He was pronounced dead shortly after. An investigation revealed that Ramirez died due to injuries sustained during an altercation with another inmate. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. Ramirez’ family has expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death and is seeking answers from the authorities.

https://www.kold.com/2025/02/08/family-dead-pima-county-jail-inmate-speaks-out/ 

David McKinney, 48, was wanted for a double homicide that occurred in Tucson on January 19, 2025. On January 22, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including the Yuma Police Department, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Border Patrol, attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on the 10200 block of East 37th Street in Yuma, Arizona. McKinney initially appeared near the door but retreated inside, refusing commands to surrender. He later exited the residence armed with a rifle and fired multiple rounds at officers. Law enforcement opened fire, killing McKinney. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

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On January 16, 2025, police fatally shot a man on the Navajo Nation Reservation in northern Arizona after responding to reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers opened fire, killing the man. No additional details regarding the shooting or the officers involved have been released.
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https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/16/man-dies-after-police-shooting-northern-arizona/

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 5:33 p.m., officers from the Navajo Police Department's Window Rock District and a deputy from the Apache County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in Wide Ruins, Arizona, following reports of a possible stabbing and a male individual threatening others with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man with a weapon.
Officers attempted to negotiate with the individual for about an hour. Despite these efforts, the man advanced toward the officers while holding the weapon. Officers opened fire and killed him.
The Navajo Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are conducting a joint investigation into the shooting.

https://www.facebook.com/NavajoPoliceDepartment/photos/officer-involved-shootingwide-ruins-ariz-this-evening-around-500-pm-the-navajo-p/932803622370654/?_rdr https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/16/man-dies-after-police-shooting-northern-arizona/ https://www.koat.com/article/navajo-nation-deadly-police-shooting-arizona/63447968 https://www.wmicentral.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-in-wide-ruins-under-investigation/article_fcdff070-d753-11ef-95d7-1f3ea8b90e77.html 

On January 10, 2025, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as 33-year-old Turrell Dantae Clay, allegedly trespassing and acting erratically. When officers arrived, Clay reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. Officers used restraints to detain him, and Clay was transported to a local hospital shortly after. Hours later, Clay was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was linked to physical restraints used during the altercation. Body camera footage was released, showing Clay struggling with officers before his arrest. Details about the involved officers have not been disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dies-after-incident-involving-phoenix-police
https://www.yourvalley.net/phoenix-independent/stories/man-dies-in-hospital-after-phoenix-police-arrest,557994
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-struggle-with-phoenix-police-hours-before-death/

Glendale police responded to a domestic violence call near 67th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. During the response, officers shot and killed unarmed uninvolved Dillon Siebeck who was not a party in the domestic violence incident. Another person was seriously injured in the shooting.

The Glendale Police Department is currently handling the case in internal self-investigation.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/developing-story-glendale
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/09/glendale-police-shoot-kill-unarmed-man-not-involved-domestic-violence-call/
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/glendale/man-dead-another-seriously-hurt-after-shooting-involving-glendale-police

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers from the Phoenix Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual inside a fast-food restaurant near 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter around the restaurant and evacuated the patrons and employees. The individual remained inside the building.
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After several hours, officers entered the restaurant and found the man deceased from a gunshot wound.
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The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incident.

1. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/police-working-critical-incident-north-phoenix
2. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/12/18/1-dead-phoenix-police-shooting-thunderbird-31st-avenue/77071253007/
3. https://ktar.com/story/5639013/officers-shoot-suspect-phoenix-restaurant/
4. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/large-police-presence-outside-gas-station-off-i-17-phoenix-police/75-d050af44-20df-4dfa-97dc-485ba3d39cde

On 12/17/2024, an Apache Junction Police Department officer was en route to a call driving at an unknown speed when they crashed into a bystander at the intersection of Superstition Boulevard and Delaware Drive in Apache Junction, Arizona, killing the bystander. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:1 fatality
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Last updated: 12/19/2024

https://www.kold.com/2024/12/18/apache-junction-officer-was-way-call-before-deadly-crash/

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Tempe Police Department officers attempted to arrest a 32-year-old man with felony drug warrants at a Circle K gas station near Rural and Baseline roads in Tempe, Arizona. The man drove away from the scene but exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.
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Police allege that the man fired shots during the pursuit, striking an officer in the leg. Officers opened fire and killed the man. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The incident is under investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and the Tempe Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• 1 fatality (male civilian)
• 1 injury (Tempe Police Department officer)

1. https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/tempe/tempe-police-investigating-critical-incident-near-rural-and-baseline-roads
2. https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/tempe-breaking/2024/12/13/tempe-police-shooting-near-rural-and-baseline-leaves-one-dead/76979439007/
3. https://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/local/tempe-breaking/2024/12/13/tempe-police-block-off-streets-after-fatal-shooting/76981287007/

On 12/01/2024, Peoria Police Department officers responded to reports of a man breaking into vehicles near 91st and Grand Avenues. Upon arrival, officers encountered the individual, who attempted to flee in a vehicle. During the attempt, the individual nearly pinned two officers between vehicles. In response, the officers fired their weapons, striking the man at least once. The individual died at the scene. Two officers sustained minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital. The investigation is being conducted by the Peoria Police Department.

https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/two-officers-hurt-suspect-dead-in-shooting-involving-police-near-91st-and-grand-avenues

On 11/28/2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Phoenix Police officers responded to a report of an individual harassing someone and possibly armed near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road. Officers located a vehicle matching the description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver fled. The Air Support Unit tracked the vehicle to the area of 79th Avenue and Mitchell Drive, where the driver exited and ran into a backyard. While establishing a perimeter, an officer encountered a man matching the individual's description. The man allegedly raised a handgun, prompting the officer to discharge his weapon, striking the individual. He was pronounced dead at the scene; his identity has not been released pending next-of-kin notification. A firearm was recovered at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality
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Last update: 11/29/2024

1. https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/29/suspect-down-no-officers-hurt-after-police-shooting-west-phoenix/
2. https://ktar.com/story/5632431/armed-suspect-west-phoenix-police-shooting/
3. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2024/11/28/west-phoenix-police-shooting-individual-dies-after-confrontation/

On November 12, 2024, a police chase initiated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) led to a crash on eastbound I-10 in Phoenix, which caused the death of an individual in a bystander vehicle. The chase began after officers attempted to pull over a driver who failed to stop. As the police escalated the pursuit, a secondary crash occurred involving a bystander vehicle. Tragically, a passenger in that vehicle was killed as a result of the crash. The DPS officers were involved in the pursuit, and a secondary investigation is underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The investigation into the fatal crash involving the police pursuit on November 12, 2024, is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department. They are conducting the inquiry into the secondary crash, which resulted in the death of a bystander. Additionally, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) will likely be involved in reviewing the actions of their officers during the pursuit.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2024/11/12/i-10-phoenix-eastbound-closed-deadly-crash/76219341007/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/pursuit-phoenix-dps-crash/75-59e55e62-e02b-46f2-a967-a639ea6426fa

On November 5, 2024, Phoenix police responded to reports of an armed break-in near 15th Avenue and Chipman Road. The caller identified Carlos Fregoso as the individual involved, describing him as armed and attempting to force entry into a residence. Officers located a vehicle matching the description of Fregoso’s truck, and a pursuit ensued. The chase ended at S 15th Avenue and Wier Avenue, where Fregoso crashed into a wall. Upon exiting the vehicle, Fregoso was seen with two firearms and allegedly raised one toward officers while running towards a nearby driveway. In response, police fired 15 rounds, fatally striking Fregoso. Two handguns were found near his body, and a rifle was discovered inside his truck. The incident is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

Last update: November 26, 2024.

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/19/body-cam-videos-show-chase-deadly-police-shooting-phoenix/
https://usacrime.com/home-invasion-suspect-shot-killed-after-leading-phoenix-officers-on-pursuit/
https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2024/11/06/suspected-failed-home-invader-killed-in-phoenix-officer-involved-shooting/
https://hoodline.com/2024/11/phoenix-police-fatally-shoot-home-invasion-suspect-after-pursuit/

Rey David Martinez was fatally shot by Phoenix police around 11:30 a.m. after a woman reported him jumping into her backyard while she was feeding livestock. The incident occurred near 3rd Street and Clarendon Avenue. Officers arrived, surrounded an alley, and confronted Martinez, who allegedly ignored commands and pointed a replica handgun at them. Two officers fired their weapons, killing him, while a third officer's attempt to deploy less-lethal force failed. Martinez was reportedly unhoused at the time of the incident. The replica gun was found near his body. The officers involved and the investigation details have not yet been disclosed.

Last update: 11-22-2024

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/11/05/suspect-down-after-police-shooting-central-phoenix/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-phoenix
https://kwachasense.com/2024/11/12/rey-david-martinez-dies-in-fatal-phoenix-police-shooting

A Goodyear PD officer with emergency lights ran a red light at unknown speed, hit and killed motorcyclist Jacob Vela. The officer’s speed was unknown. Police state that the officer had lights and sirens activated and Vela should have seen him. Then a bystander dropped video showing no lights and sirens were on \, that Vela had a green light and the officer went into the intersection against a red light without warning, killing Vela. Police have refused to release security video from a nearby business while a citizen anonymously submitted the video below.

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/goodyear/goodyear-police-officer-suffers-minor-injuries-during-crash-with-motorcycle

Dashcam sent by anonymous bystander:
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/motorcyclist-critical-condition-following-crash-police-vehicle-goodyear-pd

On October 20, 2024, Phoenix police officers responded to a trespassing call at a Dollar Tree store located near 37th and Glendale Avenues in Phoenix. The store had reported that 31-year-old Essex Jackson was allegedly refusing to leave and had retreated into a storeroom. When officers arrived, they found Jackson on top of a freezer and attempted to engage him. A struggle ensued when the officers tried to arrest him, and Jackson seized one of their tasers during the altercation. In response, at least one officer discharged their weapon, fatally shooting Jackson. The officers involved were treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the struggle.

Investigation: The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the incident, and it is currently under review by the department's internal affairs division.

Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/man-dead-2-officers-hurt-after-phoenix-police-shooting/ar-AA1sEmgd
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/person-down-after-shooting-involving-phoenix-police-near-35th-and-glendale-avenues
https://kwachasense.com/2024/10/26/essex-jackson-dies-in-fatal-phoenix-arizona-police-shooting/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-who-grabbed-taser/75-6a2f63e7-221e-4f09-9721-520ac081ca1c

The incident involving Daniel Leslie, the unarmed man shot by Prescott police, stems from an earlier domestic violence event. On June 7, 2024, Leslie allegedly threatened his girlfriend and tried to break down a door at an RV where she was staying. When officers arrived, he was gone, but they later spotted him in his car. Despite an attempt to stop him for questioning, Leslie fled at a high rate of speed. The officers, citing dangerous driving, decided not to pursue him.
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The next day, June 8, officers returned to Leslie's home to arrest him for the domestic violence incident and fleeing from law enforcement. When Leslie allegedly ignored verbal commands and moved toward his carport area, Officer Brian Sutton fired three shots at him, striking him at least once. Leslie, who was unarmed, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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This event has led to ongoing legal action, including a planned lawsuit from Leslie's mother, claiming civil rights violations by Officer Sutton​.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/prescott-police-officer-fatally-shoots-suspect-during-altercation/75-b7f8b010-9ede-4fcd-a9a0-9544d194ad02
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/11/suspect-dies-after-altercation-leads-police-shooting-prescott/
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/17/dps-suspect-was-unarmed-when-shot-killed-by-prescott-officer/

Video:
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/21/family-unarmed-man-shot-killed-by-prescott-police-plans-sue/

Phoenix Police were called to the scene of a fatal shooting near 49th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, where they discovered 45-year-old Johnny Grammatico deceased in a U-Haul vehicle. Witnesses identified a silver Nissan Sentra at the scene, which sped away as officers arrived. Police escalated a high-speed chase, reaching over 90 mph, that ended near a business at 99th Avenue and Thunderbird Boulevard in Sun City. After stopping, Alberto Espinoza exited the vehicle with a firearm. When confronted by officers, Espinoza pointed the weapon toward them. One officer fired, and Espinoza simultaneously shot himself. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Investigators confirmed that the firearm Espinoza used was tied to the earlier homicide. The investigation is being conducted by the Phoenix Police Department and will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to determine if department policy was followed.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/shooting-incident-involving-police-officer-under-investigation-in-sun-city/75-d2dc19f0-035e-4fcf-b19c-1c02e444c177
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-dead-as-phoenix-police-fire-at-shooting-suspect-after-pursuit-along-city-street/ar-AA1sbZeg
https://www.ktar.com/story/2-dead-after-2-related-west-valley-shootings-involving-police/
https://www.hoodline.com/story/phoenix-police-high-speed-chase-and-shooting-summary/

The Gilbert Police Department responded to a Starbucks near Santan Village Parkway after reports of gunshots. Witnesses stated that a man pointed a gun at a patron before locking himself in the bathroom. Police evacuated the building and contained the scene. After forcing entry into the bathroom, SWAT officers found the man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident remains under investigation, led by the Gilbert Police Department.
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Last Update: 11/26/2024

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-situation-in-gilbert-leads-to-evacuation-authorities-say/75-61ed8bfa-7338-4db4-b908-1af515b87016
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/gilbert-police-respond-to-starbucks-incident
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/12/man-found-dead-gilbert-starbucks-following-police-standoff

Tempe Police stopped Jason Alexander Fox, 27, during a traffic enforcement operation related to racially motivated crimes. Officers confronted Fox after reports of two assaults targeting Black individuals. The second victim, shot in the face, suffered critical injuries. As police approached Fox, he allegedly fired, injuring an officer. Police returned fire, killing Fox at the scene. The investigation, led by the Tempe Police Department, remains ongoing.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.allaboutarizonanews.com/tempe-police-kill-suspect-after-racially-motivated-attacks-on-black-victims
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-breaks-out-tempe-suspect-custody
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/10/02/suspect-dies-officer-injured-after-shooting-incident-tempe/

Mesa Police officers engaged Edward Johnson, 37, during an attempted traffic stop while he was riding a bicycle near Crismon and Broadway Roads on 09/29/2024. Officers pursued Johnson after he continued biking away, eventually encountering him near a canal. Police claimed Johnson pointed what appeared to be a firearm at them, prompting officers to shoot him. Johnson was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities later determined that the firearm he allegedly displayed was a replica gun.
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Police later noted that Johnson had an outstanding warrant related to a probation violation for a prior drug possession conviction in Pinal County. The Chandler Police Department, as part of the East Valley Critical Response Team, is overseeing the investigation into the incident.
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Last update: 11/26/2024

http://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/mesa-police-fatally-shoot-man-early-sunday-morning-september-29/75-4263eb7a-12b8-4f02-85fa-ad4e919d5504
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2024/09/29/mesa-police-officer-kills-man-who-police-said-pointed-a-weapon/75442699007/
http://www.aol.com/news/1-dead-following-officer-involved-205752979.html
http://ktar.com/story/5609638/replica-gun-mesa-police-fatal-shooting/
http://sky21.com/story/officers-shoot-and-kill-37-year-old-man-in-mesa-following-traffic-stop

On 09/21/2024, Yuma police responded to reports of a "physical domestic disturbance" involving a child in the area of S. Ragen Drive and E. 30th Place. Upon their arrival, officers observed James Michael Spaugh fleeing the scene. Police established a perimeter and conducted a search in the vicinity of County 11th Street and S Desert Air Boulevard. During the encounter, police reported that Spaugh was shot and killed. The Yuma Police Department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting or identified the officers involved.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, as per protocol.

Last update: 11/26/2024

https://kyma.com/news/breaking-news/2024/09/21/suspect-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/22/man-dead-after-yuma-officer-involved-shooting/
https://kyma.com/news/2024/09/21/update-man-in-officer-involved-shooting-identified/

Alejandro Gamez, 26, died by suicide under police duress on 09/14/2024, following a series of events linked to armed robberies and the murder of an accomplice. According to reports, Gamez and Ambernovana Guadalupe Gradillas, 24, were involved in several armed robberies before arranging a drug deal on 09/13/2024. During the meeting, Gamez shot and killed Manuel Avechuco, 44. Following the murder, Gamez and Gradillas fled the scene.

On 09/14/2024, police located Gamez at an apartment complex in Tucson. During an attempted arrest, Gamez fired at officers, damaging a patrol vehicle. Police escalated the encounter, and Gamez ultimately shot himself. Gradillas was later arrested and charged with felony murder and robbery.

The investigation is being conducted by the Tucson Police Department.

Last update: 11/26/2024

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/one-suspect-dead-another-arrested-in-connection-with-southside-killing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9UkYHv8h8
https://www.kold.com/2024/09/15/suspect-dies-during-stand-off-with-tucson-police/

On 09/12/2024, Tempe police responded to a 911 call reporting that Jake R. Carruth, a 44-year-old Native American man, had allegedly pointed a gun at another individual near an apartment complex close to Arizona Mills Mall. Officers arrived on the scene and initiated a standoff, attempting to engage Carruth, who initially spoke to them through a window and refused to open the door.
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Police repositioned to a safer location while continuing their efforts to negotiate. Carruth exited his apartment twice during the standoff. On the second occasion, police claimed he carried a handgun and pointed it toward them. Two officers fired their weapons, fatally shooting him. Carruth was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Mesa Police Department is leading the investigation as part of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team (EVCIRT).
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/13/tempe-officers-shoot-armed-suspect-death-near-arizona-mills-mall/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/police-shooting-reported-in-tempe-no-officers-injured-september-12/75-76792ff6-bfa4-43d1-ac09-7e490158b8b0
https://ktar.com/story/4859189/man-dead-after-shooting-involving-tempe-police-on-thursday/

On 09/04/2024, Glendale police and SWAT responded to a domestic violence call involving Karl Komorowski, a 37-year-old man. Komorowski had violated a restraining order by arriving at the residence of a woman who had previously filed it against him. The woman and a child escaped the residence and contacted the police.
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Police surrounded the home, and a standoff ensued, lasting several hours. During this time, police say they attempted to negotiate with Komorowski. Glendale's SWAT team utilized non-lethal methods, including attempting to breach the residence by breaking windows and doors, though these efforts did not lead to a peaceful resolution.
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The officers were engaged in negotiation attempts for several hours before the situation escalated. Eventually, he exited the house and allegedly fired shots at the officers. Police returned fire, fatally shooting him. Glendale SWAT played a central role in resolving the incident.
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The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/09/05/suspect-seriously-hurt-no-officers-injured-after-shootout-with-glendale-police/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dead-after-being-shot-glendale-police-during-standoff

On August 30, 2024, Chandler Police responded to reports of a man, later identified as 32-year-old Brandon Evans, experiencing a mental health crisis. The situation unfolded when Evans was found in his garage with a gun, which he allegedly pulled from his waistband during the confrontation. According to the police, Evans was in a suicidal state, and officers responded by shooting and killing him after he reportedly posed a threat. The Chandler Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-shot-killed-police-chandler-home
https://www.azfamily.com/2024/08/30/man-shot-killed-by-chandler-officers-after-brandishing-gun-during-police-response/