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Man Killed During Police Standoff at Circle K Gas Station

1435 W Baseline Rd

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Summary

  • A standoff at a Tempe gas station involving a stolen vehicle ended with the suspect's death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident began when the suspect barricaded himself in the vehicle, prompting a large police response, including SWAT and crisis negotiators. The area was secured, and roads were closed during the operation.

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A stolen car pulled into the gas station just before 9 a.m. on January 14th, causing chaos. Police retreated to their vehicles for cover. SWAT, crisis negotiators, K-9s, and Tempe police were dispatched to assist. Tempe Police closed the roads, locking out incoming traffic and keeping people inside the many nearby businesses. According to deputies, under pressure to surrender, the driver shot himself with his own gun. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tempe Police report that the area is safe and there is no ongoing threat.

Authorities placed emergency signs on Interstate 10 and asked people to avoid the area and use alternate routes, per local news.

Tempe police later confirmed the scene is safe, though the investigation continues.

During the investigation, officers deployed a dog into the backseat of the sedan as tactical teams took cover.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Tempe police surrounded a sedan parked at a gas pump with dozens of patrol vehicles and armored trucks.

Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene at a Circle K gas station near Priest and Baseline roads following a shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1435 W Baseline Rd.

Crisis negotiators and tactical teams are on the scene to manage the standoff, per Samdesk sources.

Authorities have secured the perimeter and are asking people to avoid the area while the situation develops.

The suspect remains barricaded inside that vehicle at a gas station pump.

The incident began after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Tempe Police are responding to a reported officer-involved shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Baseline Rd & S Priest Dr.

A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at Baseline Rd & Darrow Dr.

A stolen car pulled into the gas station just before 9 a.m. on January 14th, causing chaos. Police retreated to their vehicles for cover. SWAT, crisis negotiators, K-9s, and Tempe police were dispatched to assist. Tempe Police closed the roads, locking out incoming traffic and keeping people inside the many nearby businesses. According to deputies, under pressure to surrender, the driver shot himself with his own gun. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tempe Police report that the area is safe and there is no ongoing threat.

Authorities placed emergency signs on Interstate 10 and asked people to avoid the area and use alternate routes, per local news.

Tempe police later confirmed the scene is safe, though the investigation continues.

During the investigation, officers deployed a dog into the backseat of the sedan as tactical teams took cover.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Tempe police surrounded a sedan parked at a gas pump with dozens of patrol vehicles and armored trucks.

Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene at a Circle K gas station near Priest and Baseline roads following a shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1435 W Baseline Rd.

Crisis negotiators and tactical teams are on the scene to manage the standoff, per Samdesk sources.

Authorities have secured the perimeter and are asking people to avoid the area while the situation develops.

The suspect remains barricaded inside that vehicle at a gas station pump.

The incident began after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Tempe Police are responding to a reported officer-involved shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Baseline Rd & S Priest Dr.

A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at Baseline Rd & Darrow Dr.

A stolen car pulled into the gas station just before 9 a.m. on January 14th, causing chaos. Police retreated to their vehicles for cover. SWAT, crisis negotiators, K-9s, and Tempe police were dispatched to assist. Tempe Police closed the roads, locking out incoming traffic and keeping people inside the many nearby businesses. According to deputies, under pressure to surrender, the driver shot himself with his own gun. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tempe Police report that the area is safe and there is no ongoing threat.

Authorities placed emergency signs on Interstate 10 and asked people to avoid the area and use alternate routes, per local news.

Tempe police later confirmed the scene is safe, though the investigation continues.

During the investigation, officers deployed a dog into the backseat of the sedan as tactical teams took cover.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Tempe police surrounded a sedan parked at a gas pump with dozens of patrol vehicles and armored trucks.

Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene at a Circle K gas station near Priest and Baseline roads following a shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1435 W Baseline Rd.

Crisis negotiators and tactical teams are on the scene to manage the standoff, per Samdesk sources.

Authorities have secured the perimeter and are asking people to avoid the area while the situation develops.

The suspect remains barricaded inside that vehicle at a gas station pump.

The incident began after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Tempe Police are responding to a reported officer-involved shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Baseline Rd & S Priest Dr.

A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at Baseline Rd & Darrow Dr.

A stolen car pulled into the gas station just before 9 a.m. on January 14th, causing chaos. Police retreated to their vehicles for cover. SWAT, crisis negotiators, K-9s, and Tempe police were dispatched to assist. Tempe Police closed the roads, locking out incoming traffic and keeping people inside the many nearby businesses. According to deputies, under pressure to surrender, the driver shot himself with his own gun. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tempe Police report that the area is safe and there is no ongoing threat.

Authorities placed emergency signs on Interstate 10 and asked people to avoid the area and use alternate routes, per local news.

Tempe police later confirmed the scene is safe, though the investigation continues.

During the investigation, officers deployed a dog into the backseat of the sedan as tactical teams took cover.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Tempe police surrounded a sedan parked at a gas pump with dozens of patrol vehicles and armored trucks.

Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene at a Circle K gas station near Priest and Baseline roads following a shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1435 W Baseline Rd.

Crisis negotiators and tactical teams are on the scene to manage the standoff, per Samdesk sources.

Authorities have secured the perimeter and are asking people to avoid the area while the situation develops.

The suspect remains barricaded inside that vehicle at a gas station pump.

The incident began after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Tempe Police are responding to a reported officer-involved shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Baseline Rd & S Priest Dr.

A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at Baseline Rd & Darrow Dr.

A stolen car pulled into the gas station just before 9 a.m. on January 14th, causing chaos. Police retreated to their vehicles for cover. SWAT, crisis negotiators, K-9s, and Tempe police were dispatched to assist. Tempe Police closed the roads, locking out incoming traffic and keeping people inside the many nearby businesses. According to deputies, under pressure to surrender, the driver shot himself with his own gun. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tempe Police report that the area is safe and there is no ongoing threat.

Authorities placed emergency signs on Interstate 10 and asked people to avoid the area and use alternate routes, per local news.

Tempe police later confirmed the scene is safe, though the investigation continues.

During the investigation, officers deployed a dog into the backseat of the sedan as tactical teams took cover.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Tempe police surrounded a sedan parked at a gas pump with dozens of patrol vehicles and armored trucks.

Law enforcement officers established a large crime scene at a Circle K gas station near Priest and Baseline roads following a shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1435 W Baseline Rd.

Crisis negotiators and tactical teams are on the scene to manage the standoff, per Samdesk sources.

Authorities have secured the perimeter and are asking people to avoid the area while the situation develops.

The suspect remains barricaded inside that vehicle at a gas station pump.

The incident began after a confrontation involving a stolen vehicle.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Tempe Police are responding to a reported officer-involved shooting.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Baseline Rd & S Priest Dr.

A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at Baseline Rd & Darrow Dr.

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Comments30

omgBeckyyJan 14 at 11:23 AM

Is the dog ok?

klongstrthJan 14 at 3:15 PM

^^ per the news, man stole car, officers tried to pull over, man barricaded himself inside store and turned gun on himself

columbusUser1963608005Jan 14 at 3:42 PM

Quit stealing cars people, go buy your own!

lovelee83Jan 14 at 11:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the videos

omgBeckyyJan 14 at 11:23 AM

Is the dog ok?

klongstrthJan 14 at 3:15 PM

^^ per the news, man stole car, officers tried to pull over, man barricaded himself inside store and turned gun on himself

columbusUser1963608005Jan 14 at 3:42 PM

Quit stealing cars people, go buy your own!

lovelee83Jan 14 at 11:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the videos

omgBeckyyJan 14 at 11:23 AM

Is the dog ok?

klongstrthJan 14 at 3:15 PM

^^ per the news, man stole car, officers tried to pull over, man barricaded himself inside store and turned gun on himself

columbusUser1963608005Jan 14 at 3:42 PM

Quit stealing cars people, go buy your own!

lovelee83Jan 14 at 11:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the videos

omgBeckyyJan 14 at 11:23 AM

Is the dog ok?

klongstrthJan 14 at 3:15 PM

^^ per the news, man stole car, officers tried to pull over, man barricaded himself inside store and turned gun on himself

columbusUser1963608005Jan 14 at 3:42 PM

Quit stealing cars people, go buy your own!

lovelee83Jan 14 at 11:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the videos

omgBeckyyJan 14 at 11:23 AM

Is the dog ok?

klongstrthJan 14 at 3:15 PM

^^ per the news, man stole car, officers tried to pull over, man barricaded himself inside store and turned gun on himself

columbusUser1963608005Jan 14 at 3:42 PM

Quit stealing cars people, go buy your own!

lovelee83Jan 14 at 11:04 AM

Thank you everyone for the videos

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