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Phoenix PD Gun Down Home Invader, Arrest Others
A Phoenix Police Officer opened fire on man Saturday night when police responded in West Phoenix. Phoenix police were still searching for suspects Saturday following a home invasion in the 4200 block of 35th avenue according to Sgt. Andy Hill.Police arrested three men with one sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Details were not yet available about the conformation on the man and Phoenix officer. Hill said the suspects were armed. The home invasion occurred at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. Hill said between three to six men entered an apartment and multiple victims were involved. Police had set up a perimeter and were canvassing the area. Arturo Lopez was talking with a group of friends and family when three of the suspects came running through. "They just ran right through us and the cops ran through us," said Lopez, 18, of Goodyear. The suspects then took off their shoes and threw them so they could run faster Lopez said. Then he heard shots. Lopez was visiting his mother and brothers in the apartment complex on Saturday night. He said shootings in the area are common and he is trying to get his family to move. "I feel terrible about it," Lopez said. "I feel bad about my mom living here." Posted by: Anonymoose 2009-04-19 |
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