Shooting at 79TH AVE AND VAN BUREN ST on 11/02/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 11/02/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Phoenix officer shot 69-year-old man who allegedly pointed gun at police helicopter; suspect hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
Address: 79TH AVE AND VAN BUREN ST, Phoenix, AZ
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ShootingInfo
On sunday, august 9, 2020 at 2:00 a.M., the victim was located deceased with a gunshot wound, along the canal between west 79th avenue and west 83rd avenue, between mcdowell road and the I-10. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
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