When Suspect Goes for His Gun

In this video, the Phoenix Police Department provides an overview of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 25th, 2023. The incident unfolds as officers respond to a 911 call reporting a man driving erratically and drinking alcohol while driving. Body-worn camera footage captures the officers’ encounter with the man, who is armed with both a rifle and a handgun. A struggle ensues, leading to the shooting when the man attempts to grab the handgun from the driver’s door pocket.