Man Shot Dead by Police After Alleged Kidnap Attempt of Woman and Child in Peoria

PEORIA, Ariz. — Peoria police responded to a shooting incident involving an officer near 83rd and Sweetwater avenues on Thursday evening.

The situation escalated when a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman and her infant. Reports indicate that the suspect approached the victim from behind, using a bearhug maneuver to restrain her.

In a desperate bid to protect herself, the woman notified her husband, who pursued the suspect into a nearby cul-de-sac. Upon arrival, police issued commands to the assailant. However, he did not comply, prompting an officer to discharge a firearm, striking the suspect.

The man was subsequently taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Fortunately, the officer involved was uninjured, and authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.

As details emerge, updates will follow. Stay tuned for more information.