Suspect in custody following police shooting and barricade situation in Peoria
PEORIA, Ariz. - A suspect has been taken into custody following an incident that involved a police shooting and a subsequent barricade situation.
According to a statement released by Peoria Police officials, officers responded to a mental health call for service at around 8:58 a.m. in the area of 73rd Avenue and Eugie.
"Once our officers arrived on scene they encountered a male subject at the front door who presented a long gun towards officers and pointed it at them. It is believed our officers fired their duty weapons and were not injured," read a portion of the statement.
The suspect has been identified by police as 43-year-old Judd Williams. Following the shooting, Williams went back inside the home and barricaded himself. He was eventually taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
After being released from the hospital, Williams was booked into jail. He is accused of aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons.
No officers were hurt.
Judd Williams