Two Shootings in Two Days in East Valley | Phoenix News

Two deadly shootings in quick succession have shaken the East Valley—Mesa police officers fired in separate incidents within 48 hours, one resulting in a fatal confrontation near Mesa Drive, the other involving a suspect with a rifle in Chandler. Residents witnessed the chaos, describing tense scenes and heavy police presence in usually quiet neighborhoods. Investigations are underway by the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, while legal experts note that deadly force is justified when officers perceive imminent threat—but less lethal options are expected without such danger. 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/83774ca4c89ddd35