Police Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting at 19th Ave & Indian School
The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals, and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on November 13, 2020, at approximately 5:45 a.m. in the area of 19th Avenue and Indian School Road.
While patrolling the area, officers observed a man assault a woman near the roadway.
A physical altercation between the couple was also captured on surveillance video from a nearby business.
Officers stopped to investigate, and as they got out of their patrol vehicle, a man later identified as 35-year-old Brian Streeter, began moving quickly away from officers and pulled a handgun from his waistband.
While Streeter was moving away from officers, he first pointed the handgun at himself and then moved it around quickly pointing it in different directions. Both officers repeated commands for Streeter to stop and to drop the weapon, which he ignored. Streeter turned down an alleyway and began heading towards the last known location of the victim, an open business, and an occupied roadway. Both officers fired their service weapons, striking Streeter.
Once Streeter moved away from the weapon, officers were able to approach him and safely render first aid. A tourniquet was placed on Streeter’s leg as officers requested medical assistance. Phoenix Fire Department personnel transported him to a local hospital for additional treatment of his injuries.
The weapon used by Streeter was recovered at the scene.
Streeter remains hospitalized, and upon release will be booked on multiple felony charges.
The officers involved are assigned to the Black Mountain Precinct. The driver officer is 23 years old with about 2 years of service. The passenger officer is 29 years old with about 2 years of service.
There were no injuries to officers or other community members.
This incident is the subject of both an internal and a criminal investigation, which will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete.
Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before the video is released publicly. This is why you see some parts of the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Unedited, redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.
Please be advised, the attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.
