Armed suspect killed during foot chase in Tempe
A Tempe Police vehicle responds to the area near Scottsdale and McKellips roads where a wanted aggravated assault suspect was shot and killed. (FOX 10)
TEMPE, Ariz. - A wanted aggravated assault suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting with Chandler Police in Tempe on Friday night.
Ring cam captures gunshots during deadly Tempe police shooting
Ring camera video provided to FOX 10 by Ashton James captures the chaotic moments gunfire erupted, and police officers ran through a Tempe apartment complex during a deadly officer-involved shooting Friday night.
What we know:
The deadly confrontation happened just before 8 p.m. near Scottsdale Road and Cavalier Drive. Chandler Police detectives assigned to the Special Investigations Section were in Tempe with probable cause to arrest the suspect, who was wanted in connection to a violent crime that occurred in Chandler two weeks earlier.
When officers attempted to make the arrest, the suspect took off running into an apartment complex in the 800 block of McKellips Road. Police say the suspect pulled out a firearm during the foot pursuit, prompting an officer to open fire.
Chandler Police involved in critical incident
We have learned that Chandler Police were involved in what they described as a 'critical incident' in the area of Scottsdale Road and McKellips in Tempe. Investigators say no officers were hurt, and there is no danger to the public.
Officers immediately rendered medical aid until firefighters arrived, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 40-year-old Christoffer Vink.
Investigators confirmed a firearm was recovered near the suspect's body.
No officers were injured during the incident, and police assured residents there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Dig deeper:
Police say the medical examiner confirmed that Vink died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
What we don't know:
Authorities didn't release any information about the violent crime earlier in July that sparked the investigation.
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What's next:
The Mesa Police Department is leading the investigation into the use of force under the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team protocol, while Chandler Police will continue handling the initial aggravated assault investigation.
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Map of the area where the fatal shooting occurred:
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from the Chandler Police Department.