Arizona man allegedly shoots, wounds three officers, barricades himself in dwelling earlier than burning it

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A suspect was arrested for allegedly taking pictures and wounding three law enforcement officials Monday earlier than barricading himself in a house after which setting it on fireplace, authorities mentioned.


Police mentioned the 35-year-old man was taken into custody shortly earlier than 1 p.m. to finish an incident that started 12 hours earlier when officers on patrol noticed and confronted a suspicious individual.


The person ran after which rotated and fired a number of photographs. Police mentioned one officer was handled and launched from a hospital for a non-life threatening damage.


The second taking pictures occurred about 7 a.m. when police noticed officers tracked the suspect to a Chandler dwelling when the person once more fired photographs.


Police say two officers had been hit, however the bullets didn’t penetrate their physique armor.


One of many officers suffered a minimize to the again of the pinnacle and was taken to a hospital for therapy.


Police surrounded the home for about 5 hours till forcing their means in simply earlier than midday.


TV information helicopters confirmed smoke coming from the house and police mentioned the suspect fled the scene earlier than being arrested at a close-by residence complicated.


The title of the suspect wasn’t instantly launched by authorities, however police say he’s recognized to them.



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