Man arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Scottsdale man he knew

PHOENIX — A man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a man he knew earlier this week at a Scottsdale home, authorities said. 

Sean Quinn, 48, was charged with one count of intentional second-degree murder, according to a Friday Scottsdale Police Department announcement.

The man who died was identified as 45-year-old Michael Bradford, according to police.

Details on Scottsdale shooting that left man dead

On Wednesday afternoon, at 4:35 p.m., officers and fire crews responded to reports of a shooting at a home near the area of 1800 N Miller Road. 

Officers found Bradford suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest near a carport area, police said.

Emergency personnel rendered Bradford medical treatment at the scene. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police gave Quinn orders to come out of the home, which he did not obey.

Officers unleashed a police K9, which bit Quinn.

He was taken into custody and taken to a hospital to be treated.

Police later learned that Quinn and Bradford had known each other for years, but there weren’t any known issues between them.

Quinn was released from the hospital and was booked into Maricopa County Jail.

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