ARIZONA NEWS

Mesa police shoot at, arrest man following foot chase

Mar 26, 2021, 4:00 PM

(Facebook Photo/Mesa Police)...

(Facebook Photo/Mesa Police)

(Facebook Photo/Mesa Police)

PHOENIX — Police in Mesa said they shot at a man who pointed an object in their direction during a foot chase Thursday, but the suspect was not injured.

A Mesa Police Department spokeswoman said officers on bicycles stopped a man riding a bike near Main Street and Extension Road around 8 p.m. to cite him for a traffic violation.

The man ran as officers approached him, Detective Brandi George said.

As he fled, police said he turned around and pointed an object at them.

Officers fired as the suspect headed into an apartment complex, where he was eventually taken into custody.

George said investigators found a flare gun wrapped in silver duct tape at the complex.

No other information was released.

It was the third shooting of the year that involved Mesa police and 14th overall by Valley law enforcement, according to KTAR News 92.3 FM research.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Gang member initiation...

Aaron Schmidt

Aspiring Phoenix gang member sentenced to prison for committing multiple murders

A Phoenix gang member has been sentenced to prison after committing multiple murders, authorities said on Friday.

3 hours ago

Donald Trump is leading Kamala Harris in Arizona's presidential race....

KTAR.com

Donald Trump closing in on victory over Kamala Harris in race for president in Arizona

Donald Trump moved closer to clinching a victory over Kamala Harris in the race for Arizona's 11 presidential electors on Friday evening.

3 hours ago

Kari Lake has been gaining ground on Ruben Gallego since Election Day in Arizona's Senate race....

KTAR.com

Republican Kari Lake pulls closer to Democrat Ruben Gallego in Arizona Senate race

Republican Kari Lake took yet another bite out of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego's lead in the race for Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat on Friday evening.

3 hours ago

Arizona congressional races...

KTAR.com

Arizona’s 9 congressional seats are up for grabs; who is winning each race?

One Arizona congressional race remained highly competitive as of Thursday night, while the state's eight other U.S. House contests were pretty much settled.

4 hours ago

Arizona's 6th Congressional District 2024 election updates...

KTAR.com

Republican Juan Ciscomani neck and neck with Democrat Kirsten Engel in race for Arizona’s CD6

The race for Arizona Congressional District 6 between Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democratic rival Kirsten Engel has been especially nail-biting.

4 hours ago

The five Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seats were up for grabs during the 2024 election....

KTAR.com

2 Maricopa County supervisor races remain tight, other 3 are blowouts

Two Maricopa County Board of Supervisors races remain too close to call, while the three other contests are blowouts.

4 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Morris Hall

West Hunsaker, through Morris Hall, supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona

KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on Morris Hall and its commitment to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona.

...

Midwestern University

Midwestern University Clinics – Providing Comprehensive, Thorough and Unrushed Healthcare to the Valley Community

With so many options for healthcare in the Valley, why should you choose a clinic that has graduate medical students integrated into the patient experience?

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Collins Comfort Masters: Leading the Way in HVAC and Plumbing Services in Arizona

Tempe, AZ – Since its inception in 1985, Collins Comfort Masters has been a cornerstone in the HVAC and plumbing industry in Phoenix and the surrounding Valley.

Mesa police shoot at, arrest man following foot chase