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Freeway Pursuit, Shooting, and Alleged Kidnapping Attempt in Mesa, AZ
Published 8 months, 1 week ago
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Mesa police report that on Sunday afternoon near US 60 and Alma School Road, officers pursued a 37-year-old man alleged to have threatened a woman with a knife at an apartment complex near South Country Club Drive, kicked in a door, and attempted to force her into a vehicle; a PIT maneuver failed, a Taser deployment was unsuccessful, and when the suspect ran across freeway lanes and reached toward his waistband, officers fired, striking him at least once; he was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive; no officers were injured; investigation ongoing; the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team led by Gilbert Police will investigate the shooting while Mesa Police investigate the underlying alleged kidnapping attempt, according to Detective John Dreyer; US 60 closures spanned Country Club Drive to Dobson Road for several hours. According to ABC15 and FOX 10 Phoenix.
In a separate case announced last week, Mesa Police said officers responded July 11 to a report of a baby not breathing at a home in Mesa; the 4‑month‑old was declared deceased at a hospital; investigators alleged they found injuries in various stages of healing and later arrested 22‑year‑old Jonathan Enriquez, who allegedly admitted to striking the child; he was booked on first‑degree murder and child abuse and held on $1 million bond; case remains under prosecutorial review. According to KFOX TV citing a Mesa Police Department press release and AZFamily reporting.
On Sunday evening, ADOT and Mesa Police reported extended eastbound and westbound closures on US 60 between Country Club Drive and Dobson Road due to the officer‑involved shooting; motorists were advised to avoid the area; officers were uninjured; suspect was in surgery and expected to survive; names not released; no weapon recovered on the suspect at the scene; status under investigation. According to FOX 10 Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Transportation as relayed by local outlets.
On Monday morning, Mesa PD reiterated the incident timeline and that the male suspect had allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman before the freeway pursuit; officers attempted less‑lethal options prior to the shooting; critical incident protocols remain in effect. According to FOX 10 Phoenix’s on‑scene update and Mesa PD’s public information officer briefing.
Any significant trends or patterns include continued deployment of regional critical incident teams for officer‑involved shootings, freeway closures affecting US 60 during active scenes, and at least one alleged domestic‑violence‑related incident escalating into a pursuit. For tips or information, listeners can contact Mesa Police non‑emergency at 480‑644‑2211, Silent Witness at 480‑948‑6377, or 911 in an emergency.
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In a separate case announced last week, Mesa Police said officers responded July 11 to a report of a baby not breathing at a home in Mesa; the 4‑month‑old was declared deceased at a hospital; investigators alleged they found injuries in various stages of healing and later arrested 22‑year‑old Jonathan Enriquez, who allegedly admitted to striking the child; he was booked on first‑degree murder and child abuse and held on $1 million bond; case remains under prosecutorial review. According to KFOX TV citing a Mesa Police Department press release and AZFamily reporting.
On Sunday evening, ADOT and Mesa Police reported extended eastbound and westbound closures on US 60 between Country Club Drive and Dobson Road due to the officer‑involved shooting; motorists were advised to avoid the area; officers were uninjured; suspect was in surgery and expected to survive; names not released; no weapon recovered on the suspect at the scene; status under investigation. According to FOX 10 Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Transportation as relayed by local outlets.
On Monday morning, Mesa PD reiterated the incident timeline and that the male suspect had allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman before the freeway pursuit; officers attempted less‑lethal options prior to the shooting; critical incident protocols remain in effect. According to FOX 10 Phoenix’s on‑scene update and Mesa PD’s public information officer briefing.
Any significant trends or patterns include continued deployment of regional critical incident teams for officer‑involved shootings, freeway closures affecting US 60 during active scenes, and at least one alleged domestic‑violence‑related incident escalating into a pursuit. For tips or information, listeners can contact Mesa Police non‑emergency at 480‑644‑2211, Silent Witness at 480‑948‑6377, or 911 in an emergency.
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