Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jose Arenas
Age : 26
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 04/03/2021
Location : 7502 W. Indian School Road
City : Phoenix
County : Maricopa
State : Arizona
Agency : Phoenix Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during encounter
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/03/2021, Phoenix police shot and killed 26 year old Jose Arenas during an evening encounter in west Phoenix. Police responded to an Arco gas station near 75th Avenue and Indian School Road around 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance. According to police, officers chased Arenas from the gas station into a nearby restaurant. Officers confronted Arenas inside the business and issued commands. During the confrontation, an officer opened fire, killing Arenas at the scene. Police stated that Arenas had a firearm during the encounter. No officers were charged. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office later cleared the shooting. Available reporting does not indicate public protests, lawsuits, or family statements challenging the police account.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/news/police-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-west-phoenix/article_dffa0422-94f5-11eb-9221-7ff6a113759f.html
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/newly-released-phoenix-police-bodycam-shows-moments-leading-up-to-deadly-march-3-shooting
