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Jacob Dryer

Gender : Male

Age : 27

Race : White

Date : 04/04/2024

Location : 7400 block of East Calle Merida

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Officer(s) :Kyle Frank

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 10 p.m. on April 4, 2024, Tucson Police Department (TPD) officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 7400 block of East Calle Merida. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Jacob Dryer, 27, was intoxicated and had assaulted people inside the house. Dryer had reportedly taken a knife from one of the victims and was believed to be armed with several weapons, including a shotgun. As the situation escalated, two victims were able to escape the house.
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A standoff ensued, with Dryer barricading himself inside the home. The TPD attempted to negotiate with Dryer, but he refused to communicate and engaged in erratic behavior, including breaking glass and racking a shotgun. The police used less-lethal measures, including K-9s, in an attempt to subdue him. Dryer emerged from the home and appeared to be attempting to enter a vehicle before retreating back inside. Hours later, he reappeared at the door, allegedly pointing a firearm toward officers. In response, Officer Kyle Frank, a 16-year veteran of the TPD, discharged his weapon, fatally shooting Dryer.
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A subsequent search of the home revealed seven firearms and several hundred rounds of ammunition. No officers or other community members were injured during the incident.
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The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team (PRCIT), which investigates police-involved shootings, is handling the investigation. The findings will be forwarded to the Pima County Attorney’s Office for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/04/04/tucson-police-scene-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=9x5lik
https://www.police1.com/officer-safety/articles/bwc-video-shows-ariz-police-standoff-with-suspect-in-possession-of-several-weapons-cGEB9p4h67JdxYy8/