PHOENIX, AZ — A man was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting Friday evening near 35th Avenue and Osborn Road after Phoenix police responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex, according to authorities.
Police say officers were dispatched around 6:20 p.m. on March 13, 2026, after a 911 caller reported a possible domestic violence situation. When officers arrived, they encountered a man armed with a rifle inside the complex. Officers gave commands for the man to stop and drop the weapon, but he allegedly refused to comply. (FOX 10 Phoenix)
According to officials, the suspect ran through the apartment complex while still armed. When additional officers arrived, the man continued to ignore commands, and at least one officer fired, striking him. He was taken into custody and transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. (https://www.wfsb.com)
Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident. The shooting is being reviewed as part of the department’s standard investigation into officer-involved incidents. (https://www.azfamily.com)
Police have not released the identity of the man, and details about what led to the original domestic violence call remain unclear. Investigators are also working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the shooting. (FOX 10 Phoenix)
Witnesses in the area reported seeing a large police presence and crime-scene tape surrounding the apartment complex shortly after the incident, as detectives began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Phoenix police say additional information will be released once it becomes available.
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