Police release name of suspect who died after shooting with Phoenix officers
Jun 4, 2024, 6:35 AM
The officer-involved shooting took place on June 2, 2024, police said. (Phoenix Police Department photo)
(Phoenix Police Department photo)
PHOENIX — A Monday update from the Phoenix Police Department identified the suspect in an officer-involved shooting that took place over the weekend.
Joshua Main, 27, allegedly opened fire on two officers with the Phoenix Police Department just before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The incident occurred near Coronado Park at the intersection of 13th Street and Palm Lane, police said.
The two-man patrol unit heard reports that Main was trying to rob a motorcycle.
Police found Main on a motorcycle in an alley. When the officers got out of their vehicle, Main raised a handgun towards them, police said.
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Police opened fire and Main dropped his gun, the Phoenix Police Department said. Officers tried to give Main medical aid, but he died after being brought to a hospital.
The initial victims of the alleged motorcycle robbery remained on scene and were unharmed, according to authorities. There were no injuries to officers or anyone else.
