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Phoenix Police officers hit armed suspect with their patrol car, PD says
The Brief A man in his 20s was struck by a Phoenix Police car as officers tried to prevent him from pulling a gun on them. Once they hit him, Phoenix Police say they went in to arrest him and found a gun in his waistband. PHOENIX - Phoenix Police used their patrol car to stop an armed robbery suspect from pulling a gun on them on June 7, the department said. What we know The incident unfolded near 48th Avenue and McDowell Road. "Officers were called to an armed robbery at a hotel near 48th Avenue and McDowell Road. When officers arrived, they were told by witnesses the suspect robbed a woman's purse and left eastbound on foot, armed with a handgun. Officers were provided a thorough description of the suspect and patrol units checked the area for anyone matching the description," Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. About an hour later, officers said they found the suspect with the stolen purse at a gas station near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road. "Officers called for backup, but the man spotted the officers before backup officers arrived. The man briefly entered a business and then came outside a few moments later. Officers activated their lights and siren in a parking lot to get the man to stop. The man continued and ran onto McDowell Road. As the officers followed in their patrol vehicle, the man reached toward his waistband where officers saw a handgun. The officer driving the patrol vehicle responded by hitting the man with the patrol car," Sgt. Krynsky said. The officers moved in to arrest the suspect, and they said he had a handgun in his waistband. The fire department responded to treat the man for his injuries as he was run over by one of the patrol car's tires. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries aren't life-threatening. What's next "Once released from the hospital, the man will be booked for multiple felonies including armed robbery, aggravated assault against a police officer and weapons violations," Sgt. Krynsky said. What we don't know Police haven't released the suspect's name, but say he's in his 20s.
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02-06-2025
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Woman's body found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix
The Brief The body of an unidentified woman was found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix on June 1. Police say she had possible signs of injury and that the medical examiner's office will conduct a post-mortem exam. PHOENIX - A woman's body was found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix early in the morning on Sunday. What we know The woman, who police say is likely in her 40s to 50s, was found near Glendale and 31st avenues around 6:30 a.m. on June 1. "When officers arrived, the body of a dead woman was found on the ground with possible signs of injury. Officers secured the area around the scene and detectives were called to assist," Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. Detectives processed the scene, spoke with neighbors and searched for evidence. The medical examiner's office picked up the woman's body and will conduct a post-mortem exam. "Detectives await the findings from the exam. Any further information remains part of an ongoing investigation," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. What we don't know Police did not release the woman's name. We don't know what type of injuries the woman had to her body. What you can do Anyone with information can call Phoenix Police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
