- INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 2-22-2024 | 11:45 PM
LOCATION: 27th Ave & McDowell Road
AREA/CITY: Phoenix
DETAILS:
- According to Phoenix Police and DPS radio traffic:
- Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a black Toyota Camry near the I-17 on Thunderbird Road.
- The initial reason for the stop is unconfirmed.
- The Camry refused to yield and fled southbound onto I-17.
- A pursuit was not initiated however a “Tactical Surveillance Operation” was quickly authorized.
- Phoenix Police Tactical Support Bureau and Special Assignments Units (SWAT) followed the vehicle at a distance while the air unit tracked from above.
- The air unit followed the speeding Camry south on I-17 for several miles.
- The Camry eventually exited the 17 at McDowell Road, making a westbound turn.
- The vehicle then came to a stop outside an ARCO gas station at the intersection of 27th Avenue and McDowell Road.
- The driver exited the vehicle and began walking towards the entrance of the gas station.
- Special Assignments Units quickly converged on the gas station, taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
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