An armed suspect brandished a weapon at the officer prior to the officer firing his weapon, police say.
Safford Police Officer Shoots Injured Suspect
A suspect is injured after being shot by a Safford police officer, authorities said.
Safford police officers responded to a dispute between a man and a woman at Relation Street and U.S. Highway 191. The man, Steven Stone, had a firearm and allegedly displayed the weapon, leading to the officer’s response.
The officer gave commands to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect did not comply. Stone brandished his weapon at the officer, prompting the officer to fire, injuring Stone. The injuries are not fatal at this time.
The area of 10th and 5th avenues will be closed for investigation, according to police.
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