Suspect injured in Phoenix police officer-involved shooting

Suspect injured in Phoenix police officer-involved shooting identified

Phoenix police say a suspect is expected to survive following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night.

PHOENIX - Phoenix police say a suspect is expected to survive following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night.

According to Phoenix police, officers responded to a home in the area of 36th Street and E. Palm Lane after receiving reports of someone firing shots into the air.

When officers arrived at the scene, there was loud music, and when the suspect, 32-year-old Anastacio Pacheco opened the front door, he did not open the screen door. That's when an officer saw Pacheco was holding a long rifle, and pointed it at officers. The officer shot through the screen door.

"The suspect did not sustain any life-threatening injuries," Detective Samudio said. "He was placed into custody transported to a local hospital to be evaluated. No officers were hurt. No damage to the neighborhood or anybody."

Pacheco was not hit by a bullet, but suffered injuries from the metal door fragments. He is facing three felony charges including assault on a police officer, and firing a weapon within city limits.

Anastacio Pacheco