SCOTTSDALE — Scottsdale Police are investigating the death of a suspect who led federal agents on a chase in south Scottsdale on Thursday afternoon.
The unidentified suspect reportedly shot himself rather than allow himself to be taken into custody.
Update- Scottsdale PD is now taking over the death investigation. Media staging at 68th St and McDowell. https://t.co/pHkrhniWjI
— ScottsdalePD (@ScottsdalePD) August 1, 2019
US Marshals violent offenders task force agents were following a suspect near 68th Street and McDowell Road at approximately 2 p.m.