Man Shot while running away from Police officer with a Knife

Was he running towards someone?

The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on December 3rd, 2022.

This incident occurred in the area of 29th Avenue and Thomas Road, when a man called 911 to say he was being threatened by another man with a knife. As the first two-man unit arrived they saw a male matching the description from the call. Officers gave several commands for the man to put his hands up and told him that he was under arrest. The man did not comply so one of the officers used his less lethal impact launcher in an attempt to subdue the subject.

The man then ran west along Thomas Road triggering a foot pursuit. After turning left on 29th Avenue with the knife still in his hand, he approached an occupied vehicle stopped in the street. It was at this time the officer involved shooting occurred.

Officers provided medical aid to the man and requested Phoenix Fire Department to respond for follow up care. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Per Brking911