Police release details in Maricopa shooting that left 1 suspect dead and an officer injured
Police released body camera footage and the identity of the suspect who died during a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a Maricopa officer injured.
Keith Tyler Prock is the suspect who died during a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a Maricopa officer injured. (Photo by Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
(Photo by Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
PHOENIX — Police released body cam footage and the identity of the suspect who died during a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a Maricopa officer injured.
Keith Tyler Prock, 38, had outstanding warrants, a violent criminal history and was known to be part of a major gang, according to a spokesperson from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
What led up to the Maricopa shooting that left suspect dead and officer injured?
Prock was seen leaving a Circle K convenience store in Maricopa just before 2:50 p.m., when officers approached him, he attempted to flee, according to police.
As officers pursued Prock he pulled out a black handgun and “shot a Maricopa police officer several times,” according to police.
A second officer returned fire as Prock continued to run and shoot at both officers.
Two detectives arrived as backup in an unmarked car. The detective sitting in the front passenger seat returned fire as Prock was struck by the car at the same time, according to police.
Prock was pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured officer remains hospitalized and is in serious but stable condition, according to police.
A Maricopa Police Department officer and both detectives were placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
Both officers were equipped with body cameras that were activated during the incident.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every day to keep our community safe. Our department is like a family, so when one of us is hurt, we all feel it. Thankfully, our officer survived, and their prognosis is positive. However, they sustained serious injuries that will take time to heal,” Maricopa Police Chief Mark Goodman said in statement.
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The missing link is synonymous with KTAR.
According to the story, "The detective sitting in the front passenger seat returned fire as Prock was struck by the car at the same time, according to police. Prock was pronounced dead at the scene. Sounds like good "offensive" driving and good shooting. A great team effort.
Hopefully the injured officer continues to make a full and speedy recovery.
When you said they released the bodycam footage I was expecting to find a link in the story? Very disappointing, wanted to see this thug get shot and ran over at the same time.