ARIZONA NEWS

Driver found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after vehicle crashes into Gilbert business

May 14, 2024, 11:55 AM | Updated: 11:56 am

A man is dead after crashed his vehicle into a Chandler business....

A man is dead after a vehicle crashed into a business in Gilbert on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Gilbert Police Department Photo)

(Gilbert Police Department Photo)

PHOENIX — A man was found dead after he crashed his vehicle into a business in Gilbert on Tuesday morning, police said.

Officers responded to a private property crash at Ray and Cooper roads around 10 a.m., Gilbert Police spokesperson Levi Leyba said in an email to KTAR News 92.3 FM.

When police arrived, they found the driver of the vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

The man, who hasn’t been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to ABC15, the vehicle could be seen driven almost fully into Dragon Wok, a Chinese restaurant on the southeast corner of the intersection.

There were no other injuries reported from the incident.

An investigation is ongoing.

We want to hear from you.

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

Arizona News

Maricopa County Elections Director Scott Jarrett explains the two-page Arizona ballots for the 2024...

Associated Press

Here’s why Arizona’s 2-page ballots could slow voting on Election Day in November

Arizona election officials are warning there could be delays at polling places and vote-counting machines could jam as voters fill out a multipage ballot.

29 minutes ago

The Siphon Fire prompted evacuation orders for the Tortilla Flat/Canyon Lake area...

KTAR.com

Evacuation orders issued for Tortilla Flat/Canyon Lake area due to wildfire threat

Authorities issued evacuation orders on Thursday as the Siphon Fire threatens the community of Tortilla Flat near Canyon Lake, east of metro Phoenix.

3 hours ago

streak of 100-degree days in Phoenix...

Kevin Stone

The end is near for Phoenix’s record-shattering streak of 100-degree days

The record-shattering streak of 100-degree days in Phoenix appears to be on its last legs as the relentlessly hot summer of 2024 winds down.

3 hours ago

Ready AZ Initiative to benefit Arizona state economy governor says...

Serena O'Sullivan

Massive workforce program launches to bolster Arizona economy with widespread job support

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the Ready AZ Initiative on Sept. 11, 2024. She said it will provide long-term support to the state economy.

4 hours ago

Missing Peoria teen Bradley Klose found dead...

KTAR.com

Human remains found on Phoenix mountain identified as missing Peoria teen

A Silver Alert was issued Sunday for a 16-year-old Peoria boy with autism who didn't make it home after work more than a week ago.

5 hours ago

group attacks East Valley youth violence legislation...

Serena O'Sullivan

Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence

Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.

6 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Sanderson Ford

3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona

It's time for the Sanderson Ford Memorial Day sale with the Mighty Fine 69 Anniversary, as Sanderson Ford turned 69 years old in May.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Beat the heat, ensure your AC unit is summer-ready

With temperatures starting to rise across the Valley, now is a great time to be sure your AC unit is ready to withstand the sweltering summer heat.

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

Driver found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after vehicle crashes into Gilbert business