On the afternoon of Monday, January 7, 2019 a caller repeatedly called 911 stating he wanted to talk to an MCSO deputy at the MCSO Fountain Hills Substation located at 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ.
At approximately 5:35 p.m., an MCSO Sergeant went outside to the substation parking lot and contacted the subject, later identified as an 18-year old male from Fountain Hills. The male subject began throwing rocks at the Sergeant.
The suspect then brandished a knife and advanced towards the Sergeant, despite his repeated commands for him to drop the weapon. The Sergeant discharged his service weapon which incapacitated the suspect. First aid was rendered on scene and the suspect was transported to the hospital. At the time of this release the suspect is expected to survive his injuries.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing