Phoenix Police Officer Shot to Death, Suspect is in Police Custody

A police officer has been shot in Phoenix, AZ, early this morning and the suspect was later apprehended. According to the Arizona Republic, the male officer had two children, including a 2-week-old. He and his partner responded to a disturbance call in the 1900 block of West Fairmount Avenue about 1:30 a.m.

The officer and his female partner, both of whom have not been identified, searched for the suspect who parked a vehicle in a carport and covered it with a tarp, police said.

The vehicle is believed to be connected with a shots fired call in the northwest Phoenix area, but has not been confirmed by police. The officers went on opposite sides of the house. One of the officers found a man, who opened fire on the officer. That officer was struck. Source: Arizona Republic

The gunman was later found hiding naked in a shed near the home. The suspect is reportedly from the Tucson area and had prior felony convictions. Gee, why am I not surprised by revelation? The identity of the deceased officer has not been disclosed yet.