The Phoenix Police Department announced Tuesday that it has disclosed the names of the officers who fired on and killed an armed man in an alley earlier this month. The release comes after the department confirmed that the shooting occurred in September 2026 in a Phoenix alley following a request for assistance from members of the victim’s family.
According to the department, the incident unfolded when family members contacted police seeking help with a volatile situation. Officers responded to the call and encountered an individual who was armed. The officers discharged their weapons, resulting in the man’s death. The department has now made public the identities of the officers involved, as required by its policy on transparency.
The shooting took place in a narrow alley within the city limits of Phoenix, Arizona. The exact location has not been disclosed, but officials described the setting as a confined space where the confrontation occurred. The department’s statement emphasized that the response was prompted directly by the family’s request for police intervention.
The release of the officers’ names follows internal procedures that mandate disclosure after a use‑of‑force incident resulting in a fatality. While the department has not provided additional details about the investigation, it confirmed that standard review processes are underway. No further information about the victim’s identity or the circumstances leading to him being armed has been released at this time.
The department’s announcement reflects its ongoing effort to maintain public accountability in critical incidents. By identifying the officers, the Phoenix Police Department aims to address community interest in the case while continuing its internal review of the actions taken during the September encounter.