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Shovel Attack Ends in Police Shooting | Mesa News
A violent confrontation erupted in Mesa when a man allegedly armed with an ax and possibly a gun attacked his ex-wife and children with a shovel — prompting neighbors to intervene before police arrived. Officers responded, ordered him to drop the weapon, and fatally shot him during the ensuing exchange. No one else was injured. The department is withholding details of the final moments, while the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team investigates. This marks Arizona’s 53rd police shooting this year — 29 of which were fatal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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