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Video: Police shoot and kill armed man who allegedly assaulted a cop

by Phoenix New Times

Video shows that Joseph Mendez appeared to raise a gun at officers before they fatally shot him on April 29.

a body-cam footage still showing a police officer's arm pointing a gun at a man in an alleyVideo shows that Joseph Mendez appeared to raise a gun at officers before they fatally shot him on April 29.
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When: Friday, May 15 at 1:51 PM
Where: Phoenix AZ
City: Phoenix, AZ
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Published: 5/16/2026

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