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John Michael Lewis Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 43

Race : White

Date : 01/11/2024

Location : East Taylor Street

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 11, 2024, Phoenix police responded to a wellness check near East Taylor Street, following a report of water flowing from a residence. Officers arrived and encountered 43-year-old John Michael Lewis Jr. standing outside. After officers attempted to speak with him, Lewis allegedly pulled out a handgun, pointing it toward the officers, prompting them to retreat. Four gunshots were heard, and soon after, tactical officers arrived to secure the area. Lewis was found deceased inside the house, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and Phoenix Police have not disclosed whether Lewis was shot by officers or if he died from self-inflicted gunfire. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has opened a criminal investigation, while the Phoenix Police Department conducts an internal review to determine whether officers followed proper protocols.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/01/11/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-east-phoenix-neighborhood/
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-police-fatal-shooting-john-lewis-jan-11-2024-12522413
https://www.hoodline.com/news/2024/01/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-phoenix