Officers Shoot, Kill Man Who Ran From Overnight Traffic Stop
683–693 N Country Club Dr
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Summary
- Mesa police say officers stopped a vehicle near University Dr and Extension Rd around 1:45 AM Tuesday for a traffic violation.
- The driver sped off while being questioned, AZFamily reports. Officers found the vehicle less than a mile away at 6th St and Country Club Dr and chased the driver on foot.
- Two officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Det. Robert Katz said a firearm was found next to him and investigators are still determining whether he pointed it at officers.
- Other occupants of the vehicle are part of the investigation. No officers were hurt. The Gilbert Police Department is leading the East Valley Critical Response Team investigation.
- Police describe it as an isolated incident with no threat to the public, and ask people to avoid the area.
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Two Mesa officers shot and killed a man during a foot chase near 6th St and Country Club Dr around 2 AM, according to AZFamily and ABC15. A gun was found next to him. Police ask people to avoid the area while investigators work the scene.
According to a Citizen user, a police helicopter was circling and instructing someone to surrender.
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Two Mesa officers shot and killed a man during a foot chase near 6th St and Country Club Dr around 2 AM, according to AZFamily and ABC15. A gun was found next to him. Police ask people to avoid the area while investigators work the scene.
According to a Citizen user, a police helicopter was circling and instructing someone to surrender.
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.
Two Mesa officers shot and killed a man during a foot chase near 6th St and Country Club Dr around 2 AM, according to AZFamily and ABC15. A gun was found next to him. Police ask people to avoid the area while investigators work the scene.
According to a Citizen user, a police helicopter was circling and instructing someone to surrender.
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.
Two Mesa officers shot and killed a man during a foot chase near 6th St and Country Club Dr around 2 AM, according to AZFamily and ABC15. A gun was found next to him. Police ask people to avoid the area while investigators work the scene.
According to a Citizen user, a police helicopter was circling and instructing someone to surrender.
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.
Two Mesa officers shot and killed a man during a foot chase near 6th St and Country Club Dr around 2 AM, according to AZFamily and ABC15. A gun was found next to him. Police ask people to avoid the area while investigators work the scene.
According to a Citizen user, a police helicopter was circling and instructing someone to surrender.
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.
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Here’s a better idea don’t run
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Ugh too much violence. He shouldn't have run it never helps
Not necessarily, he wasn’t necessarily guilty of anything
Here’s a better idea don’t run
FAFO
Ugh too much violence. He shouldn't have run it never helps
Not necessarily, he wasn’t necessarily guilty of anything
Here’s a better idea don’t run
FAFO
Ugh too much violence. He shouldn't have run it never helps
Not necessarily, he wasn’t necessarily guilty of anything
Here’s a better idea don’t run
FAFO
Ugh too much violence. He shouldn't have run it never helps
Not necessarily, he wasn’t necessarily guilty of anything
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Here’s a better idea don’t run
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Ugh too much violence. He shouldn't have run it never helps
Not necessarily, he wasn’t necessarily guilty of anything