Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jeremy Preckel
Gender : Male
Age : 44
Race : White
Date : 10/08/2025
Location : 115th Avenue and Columbine Drive
City : El Mirage
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : El Mirage Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 8, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the El Mirage Police Department responded to a 911 call from Jeremy Preckel, who stated he was suicidal and holding a rifle, and said he wanted to be shot by police. When officers arrived near West Charter Oak and West Bloomfield Road, they commanded Preckel to drop the firearm and show his hands. Preckel walked toward the officers while still armed, and one of the officers discharged their weapon, hitting Preckel. A rifle was seen on the ground nearby after the shooting. The officers reported they did not see non-lethal options as feasible given the distance and threat presented. The incident is being investigated by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/22/bodycam-videos-show-el-mirage-police-shooting-suicidal-man-who-was-armed/
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/23/video-shows-el-mirage-mental-health-call-turn-into-deadly-pd-shooting/
