Chief Gascon reveals details of last night’s shooting in Mesa which involved a 20 year old man that used violence against his mother.
The incident ended with two police officers having to use deadly force when the man refused to comply to commands as he aggressively moved toward officers with a 9″ hunting knife with 5″ blade.
The timeliness of the briefing was important to the community - a tragic ending to the family and the officers involved who immediately were put on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete.
Keeping Mesa Police busy also brought 85 arrests this week as they tracked down suspected gang members, seizing drugs and weapons.
Also, be careful - think twice and use good etiquette on the road. Another story on road rage reported today resulting in heavy cuts and a broken nose as two men in their vehicles traveled on Mesa Drive. One followed the other to a liquor store at Broadway to confront the offender - it’s dangerous out there!
With a focus on proactively targeting crime, the Mesa Police Department has brought about a safer community and reduced crime rates.
