Man Dead After Raising The Firearm He Was Holding Toward Police Officers

A man has died after a shooting involving officers from the Phoenix Police Department on Saturday.

According to Phoenix Police Department Sergeant Chris Berrelleza, on October 10th, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., officers responded to a call of a subject walking around an apartment complex located at 40 East Sunland Avenue, holding a gun and knife. As officers were responding, additional information was provided regarding the subject seen walking into an apartment within the complex.

Upon arrival, officers responded to the apartment in question to contact the individual. As officers arrived, the adult male exited the apartment, still holding a firearm and knife in his hands. Officers gave multiple commands to the man to drop the weapons and deployed less lethal PepperBall munitions. However, the man ignored commands and raised his firearm towards the officers resulting in the officer-involved shooting.

Once safe, officers approached the man to render medical aid. The Phoenix Fire Department responded and transported the subject to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

No officers or other community members were injured during this incident.