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Miguel Godines

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/19/2024

Location : 60th Lane and McDowell Road

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department + Air Unit

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 19, 2024, Phoenix police responded to reports of a man attempting to steal cars at gunpoint in the area of 60th Lane and McDowell Road. Officers quickly located the 37-year-old man, later identified as Miguel Godines, and began a pursuit. The Phoenix Police Air Unit assisted in tracking Godines from the sky, directing officers on the ground. At one point, Godines stopped his vehicle and exited, reportedly carrying a firearm. He ran toward a group of vehicles, leading officers to believe he was attempting to carjack them. In response, officers on the ground fired at Godines, striking and killing him. The incident is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department, with oversight by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/police-shoot-kill-armed-man-in-west-phoenix,479320
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/man-allegedly-trying-to-steal-cars-at-gunpoint-shot-killed-by-phoenix-officers
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspected-armed-carjacker-shot-killed-by-phoenix-police
https://www.kold.com/2024/02/19/phoenix-police-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-trying-carjack/