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Arizona Officer Fatally Shot 18 Years After Father Died in Line of Duty

Officer Joshua Briese and a civilian were killed during a disturbance call on the Gila River Indian Community; two suspects are in custody.

  • Joshua Briese, 23, was still in field training with the Gila River Police Department.
  • His father, David Briese, died in a car crash while on duty in 2006.
  • Another officer and three civilians were injured in the shooting.
  • The Gila River Indian Community has temporarily banned dances following the incident.
  • The FBI and local police are jointly investigating the shooting.
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