Fugitive and known gang member shot by U.S. Marshals in Mesa

The Brief

  • An officer-involved shooting occurred after a U.S. Marshals task force attempted to apprehend a fugitive gang member.
  • The suspect, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants, fired at officers before being shot and killed by police gunfire.
  • The fugitive’s identity has not been released.

MESA, Ariz. An officer-involved shooting near 32nd Street and Baseline Road is under investigation.

What we know:

On June 27, authorities say members of the U.S. Marshals Service Arizona WANTED Task Force were attempting to apprehend a known gang member, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

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