Phoenix police are searching for a suspect who reportedly pointed a rifle at a customer inside a South Phoenix QuikTrip earlier this month and fled before officers could apprehend them. FOX 10 Phoenix reports that investigators were called to the store after a customer reported the incident. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. The Jan. 24 report provided limited details about the suspect or motive and stated that no arrests had been made at that time.
How to report tips
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to contact authorities. The public can call Crime Stop at 602-262-6151 for non-emergency tips or dial 911 in an emergency, according to the City of Phoenix.
Context: recent violence at QuikTrip stores
Violence at convenience stores has been a recurring issue in the Valley. Earlier this month, a separate incident at a Phoenix QuikTrip resulted in a man’s death following a confrontation over a bathroom line, with a suspect taken into custody, as per AZFamily.
What to watch for
Police advise that if you see someone armed or acting aggressively in a store, the safest action is to move to a secure location and call 911 rather than intervene. Any video or other potential evidence should be preserved and shared with investigators through Crime Stop or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
