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Armed Man Killed by Apache Junction Police After Disturbance Call

An external team led by Mesa police now handles the case pending release of the man's identity.

Overview

  • Officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 to a home near Shiprock Street and Main Drive after a report of a woman yelling.
  • Police say the woman left with an adult man and returned shortly before officers located a matching vehicle at the residence.
  • An officer-involved shooting occurred after contact with an armed adult male, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • No officers or other members of the public were injured, and officials have not said how many shots were fired.
  • The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, with Mesa police as the investigating agency, has taken over the inquiry.