Man shot, arrested after running from police in West Valley

PHOENIX — A man was shot and arrested after he allegedly wrecked a stolen truck and ran from officers Wednesday morning, the Peoria Police Department said.

Police said 24-year-old Jaime Longoria Valenzuela was driving the truck stolen in Mesa when he was involved in a head-on collision near 83rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road about 7:30 a.m. He was allegedly driving northbound in the southbound lanes.

(Peoria Police Department Photo)

Four vehicles were involved in the crash. One person was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Longoria Valenzuela allegedly fled the scene and officers caught up to him a short distance from the crash site. Police said he exchanged gunfire with officers as he hopped through backyards and was eventually shot in the leg.

He was taken to a local hospital and released several hours later, when he was arrested.

Officials placed nearby Centennial High School on lockdown for a brief period until Longoria Valenzuela was hit. Traffic was restricted in the area.

The final closed stretch of road — 79th Avenue between Thunderbird and Wacker roads — reopened about 5:30 p.m.

No officers were injured.

Longoria Valenzuela will face charges of aggravated assault, vehicle theft and leaving the scene of an accident. More charges could be filed.

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