Man dead in Scottsdale after officer-involved shooting

PHOENIX — One man was shot and killed in Scottsdale on Friday night after allegedly ignoring officer commands at an “emergency traffic” stop, authorities said.

Scottsdale police responded to the area of 400 N. Scottsdale Road at about 10:13 p.m. after receiving reports on a man “threatening a person” with a gun.

Though the man later identified as 42-year-old Joseph Santos fled the scene before police arrival, he soon returned and drove his vehicle “directly behind a patrol vehicle,” according to authorities.

While still in his vehicle, Santos reached back for an “object” behind him and did not follow office instructions. One officer at the scene sent a service dog toward the vehicle and fired his gun, which struck Santos and dog.

Other officers quickly provided aid to both gunshot victims. Santos died from his injuries while the dog was transferred to a nearby veterinary hospital and was returned to stable condition, authorities said.

Scottsdale police said there is no remaining community threat.

The northbound lanes of Scottsdale Road from McKellips Road to Fillmore Street were closed at 11 p.m. and reopened in all directions just after 8 a.m. Saturday.

Mesa Police Department has stepped in to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

No other details were revealed.

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