PHOENIX — A man is dead following a shooting involving police during a confrontation in West Phoenix on Thursday night. The incident began near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road, where officers responded to reports of an argument involving an armed individual. The situation escalated, leading to the police shooting the suspect after he allegedly fired his weapon.
- Man dead after confrontation in West Phoenix
- Initial argument involved armed individuals
- Suspect fled but was later located
- Gunshot heard during backyard confrontation
- Officer fired at suspect, hitting him
- Incident under investigation with multiple scenes
On the evening of November 28, police were alerted to a dispute outside a convenience store at 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road. Witnesses reported that at least one participant was armed. After one individual left the scene in a vehicle, officers attempted to stop the car but lost sight of it as it entered a nearby neighborhood.
Later, police found the vehicle abandoned and learned that the suspect had fled on foot into a backyard. While searching for him, officers heard a gunshot. It was determined that the suspect had fired at least one round during a confrontation with another man in the backyard but did not injure anyone.
As the suspect approached the officers while brandishing a handgun, an officer discharged their weapon multiple times, striking the suspect at least once. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with police processing multiple locations related to the incident.
This incident highlights the complexities law enforcement faces during confrontations involving firearms. As investigations continue, further details will emerge regarding the circumstances leading to the tragic outcome.
