On October 5, 2024, a violent confrontation at a North Phoenix gas station led to the death of 35-year-old Kyle Dorman, who was run over by a pickup truck in what is being investigated as an act of self-defense. The incident unfolded around 1:15 a.m. at a gas station near 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive.
Officers responding to the scene found Dorman suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a pickup truck, which fled the area after the collision. Eyewitnesses told authorities that the incident also involved an exchange of gunfire between several individuals.
The Phoenix Police Air Unit quickly located the vehicle involved and guided ground units to stop the truck. The occupants of the pickup were taken into custody, while Dorman was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead due to his injuries.
Details of the Incident
According to preliminary investigations, the incident began when the occupants of the pickup truck, who were inside the gas station store, got into a verbal altercation with a group in the parking lot. The dispute quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Tensions heightened when someone from the group drew a gun and fired at the truck’s occupants.
As the situation spiraled out of control, the driver and passengers of the pickup attempted to leave the scene. However, as they were driving off, Dorman, who was part of the group in the parking lot, pulled out a firearm and aimed it at the fleeing vehicle. In response, the driver of the pickup reportedly ran over Dorman, claiming self-defense. Although more shots were fired toward the pickup, none of the occupants were hit by the gunfire. Most of the individuals in the parking lot fled on foot before the police arrived.
Investigation and Self-Defense Claim
Detectives are still actively investigating the incident, but early findings suggest the driver’s actions were consistent with self-defense. Witness accounts and evidence collected at the scene support the driver’s claim that Dorman posed an immediate threat by pointing a gun at the vehicle.
The driver of the pickup was released following questioning, with a final decision on any potential charges pending the completion of the investigation. Phoenix police have yet to confirm whether any other individuals involved in the altercation will face charges as the investigation continues to unfold.
This incident is the latest in a string of violent confrontations in the area, highlighting concerns over gun violence and its consequences in public spaces. As detectives piece together the full details of this tragic event, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of another life lost in an act of violence.