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DPS Detective shoots, kills suspect in central Phoenix

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A suspect was shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety Detective on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.

A suspect was killed after being shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety Detective on Wednesday afternoon.

What we know:

The June 24 shooting happened at 28th Street and Camelback around 1:51 p.m.

The detective was not hurt, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital, DPS said on X.

What we don't know:

No names have been released in this case. There's no word yet about what led up to the shooting.

What's next:

"AZDPS personnel are actively investigating this incident. Additional details are not yet available," DPS said.

Map of the area where the shooting happened

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