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Edgar Cardenas

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/27/2025

Location : Near S. 32nd Street & Baseline Road (west of Val Vista Drive)

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service WANTED Task Force

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Federal task force–involved shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/27/2025, around 2:00 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service WANTED Task Force attempted to apprehend Edgar Cardenas near S. 32nd Street and Baseline Road in Mesa, Arizona. Cardenas, a gang member wanted on multiple felony warrants including aggravated assault, domestic violence, and weapons offenses, drove away as agents moved in. During the stop attempt, Cardenas allegedly fired multiple rounds at officers, prompting them to return fire. He was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured. The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/06/27/no-officers-hurt-suspect-dead-after-shooting-involving-us-marshals-task-force-mesa/
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-mesa
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/shooting-involving-officers-in-mesa-under-investigation/75-01725549-594c-43e1-aa0b-592f158b7374