LIVE UPDATES: Suspect Arrested After Shooting 2 Phoenix Police Officers
Initial News Report
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time, two Phoenix Police officers were shot and injured while responding to a call of a disturbance in the area of 35th Avenue and Thomas Road. The suspect, later identified as 58-year-old Michael Patrick Clark, was taken into custody shortly after the shooting.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
According to Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams, Clark was arrested near the scene of the shooting. He has been booked into jail on multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of resisting arrest.
Condition of Officers
The two injured officers were transported to a local hospital, where they are being treated for their injuries. One officer is in critical condition, while the other is in stable condition.
Investigation Ongoing
The Phoenix Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. Detectives are interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and trying to determine a motive for the attack.
Witness Statements
- Several witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing two individuals involved in an altercation.
- One witness stated that the suspect was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the officers.
Evidence Collected
- Police recovered a handgun at the scene of the shooting.
- Investigators are examining surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
Police Statements
Chief Williams released a statement expressing her gratitude for the officers' bravery and the work of the first responders who attended the scene.
"Our officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our community," Chief Williams said. "We are grateful for their courage and determination.
Community Response
The shooting has sparked an outpouring of support for the injured officers and the Phoenix Police Department. Many citizens have expressed their gratitude for the officers' service and have wished them a speedy recovery.
Questions and Answers
- Who is the suspect in the shooting? Michael Patrick Clark
- What charges has Clark been booked on? Two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of resisting arrest
- What is the condition of the injured officers? One officer is in critical condition, while the other is in stable condition
- What is the Phoenix Police Department doing to investigate the shooting? Detectives are interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and trying to determine a motive for the attack
Sources
- 2 Phoenix police officers shot, injured; suspect in custody
- 2 Phoenix police officers shot, injured; suspect in custody
- 2 Phoenix police officers shot, injured; suspect in custody
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