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PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyWARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on January 27, 2024. This incident began when officers responded to an emergency call of an armed robbery at a pawn shop located in the area of 19th Ave. and Indian School Rd. An employee for the store called 911 to report the incident and provided a description of a man and women involved. When officers got to the scene, employees pointed out the man and woman who were walking west on Indian School Rd. Officers saw the suspects and gave verbal commands to put the gun down. One officer used a 40 mm less-lethal launcher several times in the direction of the man. The man then approached a truck stopped in the roadway and began to hit the truck’s window with a gun attempting to get in. Officers approached the man at which time four officers fired their duty weapon stopping the man. After the shooting, the man was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. https://youtu.be/0PCD6QW52vw135Like116
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyWARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on January 11, 2024 in the area of 33rd Street and Taylor Street. Phoenix Police received a call to check the welfare of a nearby homeowner. The caller indicated they had not seen their neighbor for several days and the home had water running out of it. Officers attempted to contact anyone inside the house. While standing at the open back door, officers saw a man inside the home, later identified as the homeowner, and asked to see his hands. The man responded by pulling out a handgun and pointing it in the direction of the officers causing both officers to back away from the doorway. The man made his way to the backdoor at which time he exchanged gunfire with one of the officers. The first two officers on scene remained behind cover. Additional officers responded and surrounded the home until officers from the Tactical Support Bureau arrived. The man was ultimately located inside of the home where he was found deceased. Read the full story here: https://youtu.be/FQY6GSw8tx041Like72
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE2+ weeks agoAgencyThe Maricopa County Sheriffs Office is looking for the publics help with any information on a fatal hit and run. On Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at approximately 11:38pm, a black, 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger traveling westbound on McDowell Road collided with a pedestrian between 83rd Avenue and 86th Drive in Phoenix, Arizona and fled the scene. Evidence found suggests the vehicle should have damage to the front end, primarily the right side, possibly the front bumper, grill, under carriage, hood, and windshield. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at (602) 876-TIPS (8477) or (602) 876-1011.502Like
MARICOPA COUNTY2+ weeks agoAgencyThe Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County was made aware that fraudulent activity is still occurring where scammers call members of the community and threaten them with arrest for failing to appear for jury service. The scammers direct people to pay fines and fees to avoid arrest and jail time. The Court does not fine people by phone for not appearing for jury duty. The Court issues failure to appear notices, and potential jurors are asked to reschedule jury service for a later date. If targeted by a jury scam, write down the phone number of the caller and then notify your local law enforcement agency. Do not give the caller any personal information or agree to provide any payment. Contact your local law enforcement agency if you believe you have fallen victim to this type of fraud. Visit https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/jury to learn more.202Like95
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyLast night the Phoenix Block Watch Advisory Board held their meeting at the Washington Activity Center. County Attorney Rachel Mitchell spoke on Organized Retail Theft and Commander Brewer updated the attendees on the state of the precinct.7Like
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyWARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised. The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on February 13, 2024. This incident began when officers responded to an emergency call of an unknown trouble at an apartment in the area of 19th Avenue and Berridge Lane. The caller reported a man was holding her mother at gunpoint and forced her back into their apartment. When officers got to the scene, they surrounded the apartment. While looking through the windows, officers saw the man physically attacking the victim in the bedroom. Officers than began to yell into the apartment demanding that everyone inside come out. The suspect pointed a gun out of a window and shot at officers who were positioned at the back of the house. One of those officers returned fire. Officers at the front of the apartment heard the shots and went to the opposite side of the apartment. A different officer fired his duty gun striking and stopping the man as he was fleeing the scene. After the shooting, the man was taken to the hospital where he was provided medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. https://youtu.be/FDR94VujUxs90Like51
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