Crime
41-year-old Saul Bal arrested and charged for allegedly shooting two Phoenix police officers
The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. in the area of Banner Medical Center.
A man accused of shooting and critically injuring two Phoenix police officers on Tuesday night has been arrested.
The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Saul Bal, was apprehended following a brief chase near 16th Street and McDowell Road.
The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. in the area of Banner Medical Center.
Police officers observed Bal breaking into a vehicle and attempted to detain him. Bal fled on foot and, during the pursuit, shot at the officers, striking both of them.
He was subsequently arrested nearby.
The injured officers were immediately transported to the hospital. One officer remains in critical condition, while the other is in stable condition.
Mayor Kate Gallego expressed her support for the officers and their families, noting that the proximity to Banner Medical Center provided swift medical attention.
Phoenix Police Chief Mike Sullivan condemned the shooting, highlighting the increasing frequency of officer-involved shootings in the city.
He stated that this was the 11th incident of its kind this year. Bal faces two attempted murder charges and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.