A fatal deputy-involved shooting in Pinal County resulted in the death of a 60-year-old man suspected of child sex crimes. According to reports from FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. in Winkelman, a small town southeast of Phoenix.
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office detailed that the suspect was located at a residence on the 200 block of 2nd Street, where he supposedly refused commands, produced a handgun, chambered a round, and adopted an aggressive stance. The confrontation led a sheriff’s sergeant to discharge their firearm. "Preliminary evidence indicates the suspect refused commands, produced a handgun, chambered a round, and took an offensive position towards deputies, resulting in a deputy-involved shooting," the sheriff's office stated.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity will be disclosed following notification of kin. The sergeant who was involved in the shooting is currently on paid leave as the investigation continues. Further details have yet to be provided as the investigation unfolds.
AZ Family has pointed out that this incident marks the 41st shooting involving law enforcement in Arizona this year.
