Phoenix Officer Shoots Man Allegedly Pointing Gun at Helicopter
A Phoenix police officer shot a 69-year-old man who allegedly pointed a gun at a police helicopter at the intersection of 79th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
Phoenix, AZ, November 3, 2026 — A Phoenix police officer discharged their weapon on a 69-year-old man at the intersection of 79th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The incident occurred after the man allegedly pointed a firearm at a police helicopter.
Details regarding the exact date and time of the shooting were not immediately available. The man, identified as being 69 years old, was shot by an officer with the Phoenix Police Department. The circumstances leading to the shooting involved a police helicopter in the air above the specified location.
According to the information provided, the man allegedly directed a gun towards the aircraft. The specific type of gun was not detailed. Following the alleged action, the police officer involved in the incident opened fire, striking the man. The extent of the man’s injuries, whether fatal or non-fatal, was not specified in the initial report.
The location of the incident has been identified as the intersection of 79th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix. No further information was provided regarding the identities of the officer or the man involved. The police department’s standard procedures for investigating officer-involved shootings are presumed to be initiated, though details of any ongoing investigation, reviews, or findings were not disclosed. The status of the man’s medical condition following the shooting is also not public information at this time. The police helicopter crew’s status was also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado) on www.fox10phoenix.com, see more information here.
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