On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), The Special Operations District SWAT Team responded to a critical situation near Show Low, Arizona.
The incident unfolded when the White Mountain Regional SWAT Team and the Apache County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance with a barricaded suspect who was firing at deputies in the vicinity of highway US-60 and Apache County Road 3095.
Negotiations with the suspect persisted for several hours, but tensions escalated. At around 2:40 am on Monday morning, the suspect opened fire on the DPS SWAT team, prompting a trooper-involved shooting. Fortunately, no law enforcement officers were injured during the intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a Phoenix-area hospital for medical treatment. The AZDPS Major Incident Division is currently handling the investigation.
This incident underscores the bravery and dedication of our law enforcement personnel who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. We commend their swift and professional response in resolving this dangerous situation.
For more information, you can visit the official Arizona Department of Public Safety website.