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id: d0482ee7cb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-03 06:19 MST
updated: 2026-11-03 06:19 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Phoenix police shoot suspect near 79th Avenue and Van Buren

Phoenix police shot a suspect near 79th Avenue and Van Buren Street. He is hospitalized after allegedly pointing a gun at a police helicopter.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Phoenix Police Department](/phoenix/wiki/phoenix-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC15 Arizona (KNXV)](https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/west-phoenix/phoenix-police-shoot-suspect-who-allegedly-pointed-gun-at-police-helicopter-near-79th-avenue-and-van-buren), 2026-11-03 06:19 MST: Phoenix police shoot suspect who allegedly pointed gun at police helicopter near 79th Avenue and Van Buren

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