The Phoenix Police Department has identified Jesus Ramon Del Toro, as the suspect who was shot and killed in Friday’s officer-involved shooting.
Del Toro, 34, was shot dead after officers conducted a traffic stop. Del Toro reportedly took off at a high rate of speed.
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According to Phoenix PD, just before 10 p.m., officers were patrolling the area near 28th and Monroe Streets when they observed a traffic violation by a black Chevy Camaro. Officers circulated the area to relocate the car. They found the car near 21st and Adams streets. As soon as the suspect saw the officers, he started to drive erratically, according to Sgt. Alan Pfohl with the Phoenix Police Department.
Authorities say the suspect lost control of his vehicle and struck a fence, a tree and an officer’s vehicle.
As the officers were driving toward the scene of the crash, Deltoro accelerated his vehicle in the direction of the officers in the roadway.
One of the officers fired shots and ended the threat. Police say Deltoro was pronounced dead at the scene.