Suspect Bitten By K9 After Jumping Off Roof & Attempting To Flee

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 10-16-2023 | 9:30 PM
LOCATION: 34th Drive & W Chanute Pass
CITY: Phoenix
DETAILS:

  1. According to Phoenix Police radio traffic:
  2. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle observed traveling at a high rate of speed.
  3. The suspect refused to yield, and felony flight was established.
  4. Officers initiated tactical surveillance operation, tracking the suspect from above with the Phoenix Police air unit while grounds units fell back to a safe distance.
  5. The vehicle eventually made its way to a residential neighborhood near the intersection of 35th Ave & Roeser Road, where at least one male fled on foot.
  6. It is unknown that male was the driver or if there were any additional occupants who fled.
  7. Police established a perimeter as the man fled through multiple residential properties.
  8. The man eventually climbed onto the roof of a residence and attempted to jump onto the roof of a neighboring house.
  9. The suspects jump fell short, resulting in him falling onto a recycling bin.
  10. Officers rushed towards the suspect and deployed less lethal munitions as he began running towards the neighboring home.
  11. A Phoenix Police K9 quickly caught up with the suspect, successfully bringing the foot pursuit to an end.
  12. The suspect was quickly taken into custody without further incident.
  13. Phoenix Fire crews responded to the scene and transported the suspect to a local hospital due to injuries sustained during the arrest.

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