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Karl Komorowski

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : White

Date : 09/04/2024

Location : 56th Avenue and Thunderbird Road

City : Glendale

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Glendale Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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