A Phoenix police officer was injured in a shooting in Laveen after responding to a report of armed suspects attempting to carjack a vehicle. The officer, who was in full uniform, was shot multiple times by at least one suspect and is currently in stable condition. The suspects are still at large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Phoenix Police Interim Chief Michael Sullivan emphasized that the suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, and the department is committed to holding them accountable for their crimes.
A 30-year-old woman, Anasilvia Gomez-Zamora, was arrested in Phoenix after throwing red liquid at a motorcade carrying Vice President Kamala Harris, with the liquid landing on eight escorting Phoenix police officers. She was booked on charges of aggravated assault of police officers, endangerment, and resisting arrest. It's unclear if the incident was related to abortion protests or another reason, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A man was shot during an argument in the parking lot of Christown Spectrum mall in central Phoenix, leading to a chaotic scene as shoppers were present. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and one person is in custody while a suspect remains at large. The incident, involving at least three people, is described as isolated, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Phoenix Police have arrested 59-year-old Wayne Tweed for allegedly setting a deadly house fire in north Phoenix, resulting in the death of 86-year-old Elizabeth Bell. Tweed, who was staying at Bell's house, is being charged with second-degree murder. Another man, who also lived with Bell, was injured but survived. The motive behind the arson is still under investigation.
The growing fentanyl issue remains a concern for Phoenix police, as new numbers from the Drug Enforcement Administration reveal that agents have seized over 62.4 million fentanyl pills and 9,700 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2023 alone. In the Desert Horizon precinct of Phoenix, officers have already seized 1.9 million fentanyl pills by August 31 of this year, surpassing the 1.4 million seized in 2022. The availability and abundance of fentanyl, along with its decreasing price, have contributed to its widespread use, making Phoenix a hub for fentanyl trafficking.
A woman in Phoenix was arrested after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and releasing a large pit-bull dog on police officers. The woman crashed into a fence on a homeowner's property, and when officers attempted to detain her, she unleashed the dog, which bit the officers. The police used a less-than-lethal tool on the dog, causing it to run away. The woman has been charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest.
Two Phoenix Police officers were injured and a suspect died during a burglary investigation at a storage unit facility. When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a man and woman matching the description of the reported burglary. A struggle ensued when officers attempted to detain the man, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. One officer fired their gun, while the other officer sustained a leg injury. The suspect, who remains unidentified, was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died. The incident is still under investigation.
