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Murder suspect flees, crashes into MCSO vehicle in Scottsdale, officials say

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Published  November 16, 2025 2:43pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
Suspect shoots man dead, crashes into deputy's car: MCSO

Suspect shoots man dead, crashes into deputy's car: MCSO

A 24-year-old suspect was arrested after deputies said he shot a man dead in front of a Scottsdale home and crashed into a patrol vehicle while fleeing.

The Brief

    • A man was found dead in the front yard of a Scottsdale home on Nov. 15.
    • The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Antwain Clark Jr., was arrested and booked on a second-degree murder charge after crashing into a patrol vehicle.
    • The victim's identity and the motive for the shooting are currently unknown and have not been released by authorities.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A man was found dead in the front yard of a Scottsdale home on Saturday. 

What we know:

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls around 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 regarding shots fired near the 34000 block of 140th Way in Scottsdale. 

Deputies found a man dead with at least one gunshot wound in the front yard of a home, and the suspect fleeing the area.

Dig deeper:

While MCSO attempted a traffic stop, the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Antwain Clark Jr., collided with one of their patrol vehicles. 

Clark was taken into custody and booked on charges of second-degree murder.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim, their relationship to the suspect, and the events leading up to the murder have not been released.

The Source: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

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