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Glendale Detectives Shoot Suspect Who Pointed Gun During Phoenix Foot Chase

Phoenix police now lead the investigation.

Overview

  • Detectives had been surveilling the man for days in connection with an aggravated-assault domestic-violence case.
  • They tracked him to the area of 29th Avenue and McDowell Road just before 10 a.m. Tuesday and tried to make contact.
  • The suspect ran, produced a handgun, and was shot by officers during the pursuit.
  • He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, and no officers or bystanders were reported hurt.
  • Phoenix police closed McDowell Road between 28th and 31st avenues during the probe, and officials have not confirmed how many officers fired.