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13 hours ago
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Fugitive who fired at US Marshals agents is fatally shot in Mesa
A man identified by authorities as a known gang member was shot and killed in Mesa after opening fire on federal agents who were attempting to arrest him on multiple fugitive warrants. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting on June 27 near 32nd Street and Baseline Road. The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team was investigating the incident. Hours after the afternoon shooting, the agency had not released the man's identity. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the man was wanted on multiple warrants — including aggravated assault, aggravated assault involving domestic violence, disorderly conduct with a weapon, misconduct involving weapons, threats, and assault—when Marshals and Mesa police officers attempted to take him into custody. Authorities had the man under surveillance, and when he drove from a residence, they attempted to stop him, the Marshals said. That's when he fired 'multiple' rounds at the authorities, who shot him dead. No police were injured in the incident, and the agency didn't say whether anyone else was involved. Authorities were searching for the man as part of a 22-agency task force focused on apprehending fugitives across Arizona. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the task force has captured more than 2,100 individuals over the past year, prioritizing the most violent offenders and sexual predators. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Fugitive who fired at US Marshals shot to death in Mesa, Arizona
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver charged with murder after hitting stranded driver during Grand Prairie police chase
The Brief Grand Prairie police said one person was killed after they were hit by a car during a police chase early Saturday morning. Llonis Arevalo, 26, was charged with murder, evading arrest causing death, resisting arrest and collision involving death. Police said Arevalo is a known gang member and was out on bond on multiple felony offenses at the time of his arrest. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Grand Prairie police said a 26-year-old man is charged with murder after hitting a stranded motorist during a police chase early Saturday morning. Llonis Arevalo was charged with murder, evading arrest causing death, resisting arrest and collision involving death. What we know Grand Prairie police said officers attempted to stop a Chevrolet Camaro on East Main Street around 1:45 a.m. Saturday. The driver started changing lanes before pulling into a parking lot, leading police to believe he was stopping. Police said the driver fled as officers were getting out of their patrol car. The chase continued on Interstate 30 where the driver hit a disabled vehicle while trying to exit the interstate at Hampton Road South. Police said the driver and an unknown passenger got out of the car and officers ran after the driver, catching him in the median. Arevalo told officers he had ingested fentanyl and was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released before being taken into custody. Police said the driver of the disabled vehicle was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries but later died. Police said Arevalo is a known gang member and was out on bond on multiple felony offenses at the time of his arrest. What we don't know The Dallas County Medical Examiner has not yet released the name of the victim. Grand Prairie police said the passenger of the Camaro was not found. The Source Information in this article comes from the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Parolee tased, arrested in Petaluma
(KRON) — Police chased down and tased a man suspected of attacking someone near a pedestrian overcrossing in Petaluma at 7:24 p.m. Friday. Petaluma Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving a call about a man carrying a knife and a handgun, who was allegedly responsible for the attack. Officers arrived at the scene and allegedly saw the suspect, Jimmy Soriano-Vazquez, flee into a nearby Target, and then into the Sonoma-Marin Airporter parking lot. Pedestrian hit, killed by car in San Jose Officers ultimately found Soriano-Vazquez near the Petaluma Library and attempted to make an arrest. Soriano-Vazquez allegedly tried to flee from officers, and a Taser was used to bring him into custody. 'Due to reports he was armed, had committed a violent act, was fleeing from officers, and other factors, officers deployed a Taser, successfully detaining him without further incident,' the Petaluma Police Department said. No gun was found in Soriano-Vazquez's possession. Officers called in police K9s in an attempt to find any weapons that the suspect may have tossed during the chase. However, no guns were found at the scene. Court ruled Sonoma State can axe athletics program Several witnesses met with officers and identified Soriano-Vazquez as the suspect in the attack. Soriano is on parole for assault with a deadly weapon other than a gun, and is a known gang member, Petaluma police said. Soriano was taken to the hospital for his injuries and was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for parole violation and resisting arrest. Police are looking for the victim of the alleged attack. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Petaluma Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
