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Deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation in Phoenix

By and
Updated  March 13, 2026 8:52pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
Suspect dies after officer fires gun during domestic violence call

Suspect dies after officer fires gun during domestic violence call

An officer fatally shot a man armed with a rifle near 35th Avenue and Osborn after responding to a domestic violence call Friday night.

The Brief

    • A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting near 35th Avenue and Osborn Road after police responded to a domestic violence call Friday evening.
    • The suspect was armed with a rifle and allegedly ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon before an officer opened fire.
    • The suspect’s identity and the specific events leading up to the initial domestic violence call have not yet been released by investigators.

PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are investigating a shooting that involved officers near 35th Avenue and Osborne Road on Friday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to a domestic violence call at around 6:19 p.m. on March 13. A man ran through a complex as the officer followed.

"As an additional officer arrived, the man was seen carrying a rifle and refused repeated commands to stop and to drop the weapon," the police department said. 

Large police presence in Phoenix

Large police presence in Phoenix

A police investigation is underway near 36th Avenue and Osborn in Phoenix.

That's when an officer shot the man, removed his rifle and took him into custody. Officials said no officers were injured.

The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

What we don't know:

No details about the suspect have been released. The events leading up to the domestic violence call are unknown. 

If you believe you are a victim of domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text START to 88788. A live online chat is also available.

Often it is difficult to know where to find help for Domestic Violence. Here you will find resources such as shelters, safety plans, and other information.

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Domestic Violence Services
City of Phoenix Domestic Violence Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse: https://www.thehotline.org/ and phoenix.gov.

Domestic Violence Resources and Referrals

What's next:

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 10 News for updates.

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The Source: Phoenix Police Department

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