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Suspect shot after pointing gun at deputies: MCSO

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Updated  September 17, 2025 12:36pm MST
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Suspect hurt in deputy-involved shooting in Waddell

Suspect hurt in deputy-involved shooting in Waddell

A suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at deputies at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park was shot on Wednesday.

The Brief

    • A suspect was shot on Sept. 17 at White Tank Regional Park in Waddell.
    • The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the suspect was shot after pointing a gun at deputies.
    • The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No deputies were hurt.

WADDELL, Ariz. - A suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at deputies in the West Valley was shot on Wednesday.

What we know:

The shooting happened on Sept. 17 at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. 

No deputies were hurt.

What we don't know:

The suspect wasn't identified. Further details on what led up to the shooting weren't released.

Map of White Tank Mountain Regional Park

The Source: The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

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