Police car hits suspect allegedly reaching for a gun after burglary
Armed robbery suspect struck by Phoenix PD vehicle
Caught on camera: Police say when they responded to a burglary call, the suspect was seen by officers at a nearby gas station. Moments later, they say the suspect reached for a gun, that's when he was struck with their patrol car in West Phoenix near 43rd Ave. and McDowell Rd.
PHOENIX - Two weeks ago, on June 7, Phoenix Police officers were responding to a burglary call.
A housekeeper at a local hotel called 911 saying a man had stolen her purse out of a laundry room. When she confronted him, the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened her.
That same suspect was later spotted by officers at a nearby gas station before he took off running. Moments later, officers say he reached for a gun and that's when they stuck him with their patrol car.
The gun was later recovered, and the man was taken into custody.
Phoenix Police officers hit armed suspect with their patrol car, PD says
Phoenix Police used their patrol car to stop an armed robbery suspect from pulling a gun on them on June 7, the department said. Once he's released from the hospital, he'll be booked into jail on suspicion of several felonies.
Map of the crime scene area