Phoenix Police Shooting of Xavier Aguirre | Phoenix News

Phoenix police released chilling details of the fatal shooting of Xavier Aguirre, the eighth person killed by officers this year. A 911 caller, visibly terrified, reported her brother wielding a knife and threatening her mom’s boyfriend. When officers arrived, Aguirre ran toward another man despite commands to show his hands. Officers fired after he charged, and he fell with a knife nearby — his mother, distraught, reached for him. Officers claimed they acted in self-defense to protect a third party, citing split-second decisions. The three officers involved, each with just one year on the force, have minimal use-of-force records. The shooting is under investigation by Arizona’s Department of Public Safety, with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office reviewing whether charges should follow. Phoenix’s deadly force policy demands a threat of death or serious injury and an assessment of de-escalation options — a standard that’s now being scrutinized in this high-profile case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19ee755f1a2a1f97