RAW VIDEO: Knife-Wielding Rock-Thrower Shot By Female Cop In Phoenix

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WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.

ARIZAON — (News Release / PPD) — The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on January 12, 2021 in the area​​ of 35th Avenue and Washington Street

This incident started when the suspect, later identified as 19-year-old, Angel Vega, threw rocks at vehicles and threatened a man with a knife at a business near 35th Avenue and Washington street.

The victim at the business called 911 and reported that Vega was armed and threatened him with a knife.

Patrol officers were dispatched to the location of the call and located Vega walking on 35th Avenue. As the officers approached Vega, they saw a knife in his hand. Officers gave repeated commands to drop the knife, which Vega ignored as he walked away from the officers. One officer deployed a taser two times, but it was not effective. Vega stopped walking backwards, and then moved quickly toward the officers. One officer discharged her firearm, striking Vega.

Vega fell to the ground but still had the knife in his hand and officers continued to give him commands to drop the knife. Vega eventually complied and threw the knife aside, allowing officers to safely approach. Vega was arrested and first aid was provided until Phoenix Fire Personnel arrived and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

The knife used by Vega was recovered on scene.

Vega currently remains hospitalized, and upon release will be booked on multiple aggravated assault charges, as well as criminal damage.

The officer involved in this shooting is assigned to the South Mountain Precinct, Patrol Division, and has been with the department for 4 years. There were no injuries to officers or other community members.

Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

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