Ariz. Home Invasion Turns into Shootout; Man with Gunshot Wounds Found Nearby

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On December 5, at about 11:15 PM, police were called to the 3500 block of Orbit Circle where a 3rd party custodian reported that Amos Charles Lane, 51, was in violation of his conditions of release and was intoxicated. Officer Ian Fletcher responded and found Lane walking in the area of Nova Circle and Cosmos Drive. Officer Fletcher got out of his patrol vehicle and made contact with Lane. Officer Fletcher escorted Lane back to his patrol vehicle to interview him; while attempting to get Lane into the back seat, Officer Fletcher was punched multiple times in the face by Lane. Lane then fled the scene on foot toward the airport. Multiple officers from APD and the Airport responded and located Lane on airport property just southwest of Orbit Drive. He was taken into custody shortly after midnight and charged with Assault 2, Resisting, and Violation of Conditions of Release. He was taken to the Anchorage Jail with bail set at $7500 plus 3rd party custodian Officer Fletcher was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a fracture to his left orbital bone. Officer Fletcher was released early this morning.

TUCSON, ARIZONA — (RELEASE: Pima County Sheriff) — This morning, just before 4:20 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 2200 block of West Oregon Street for a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they learned a home invasion had taken place and multiple gunshots were fired. After speaking with witnesses, deputies learned multiple suspects had entered the home and one suspect may have been shot as a result of the gunfight.

Then, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a cul-de-sac in the area of the 3100 block of West Calle Cisne for a report of a man down. When deputies arrived they discovered an adult male dead in the roadway with apparent gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives responded to the scene and have taken over this investigation.

The suspects are believed to have left in a white four door sedan. Robbery Assault detectives responded to the scene and have taken over this investigation.

Both investigations remain ongoing and it is unclear at this time if they are related.

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