Man Reportedly Claiming to Be Federal Agent Shot by Phoenix Police
An armed suspect was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a police shooting near 79th Avenue and Van Buren Street late Monday, November 2.
Initial scanner reports indicated the man allegedly pointed a handgun at an SRP worker, claimed to be a federal agent, and threatened to shoot the worker, saying he did not deserve to work for SRP. These preliminary details were not included in the written police account provided.
According to Phoenix police, officers responded around 10 p.m. to a reported aggravated assault at a convenience store at 400 North 75th Avenue. The suspect reportedly left in a vehicle before officers arrived.
Officers located his vehicle in an empty lot near 79th Avenue and Van Buren. Police say their air unit observed the suspect standing beside the vehicle and pointing a handgun at the helicopter. An officer fired his duty rifle, striking him.
Officers provided medical aid before Phoenix Fire transported the suspect to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No officers or other community members were injured.
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