Critical Incident Briefing - November 2, 2022 - 37th Ave. & McDowell Rd.

PhoenixPolice

16 Nov 202209:18

Summary

TLDRSergeant Phil Krinsky of the Phoenix Police Department details an officer-involved shooting on November 2, 2022. Initial reports of a man threatening with a gun led to a tense confrontation at a strip mall. Surveillance and body camera footage reveal an exchange of gunfire between the man and officers, resulting in the man's death on scene. No evidence of shots fired by the armed individuals was found. The incident is under internal and criminal investigation, with the involved officers' actions to be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Takeaways

📢 The incident involved an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 2nd, 2022, around 4:30 pm.
👮 Sergeant Phil Krinsky from the Phoenix Police Department's Public Affairs Bureau is providing the details of the incident.
🚔 The audio, video, and images presented are from various sources including surveillance, cell phone, 911 calls, and body-worn cameras.
⚠️ The content may contain strong language and graphic images, and viewer discretion is advised.
📞 The incident began with a 911 call from a community member who reported a man threatening him with a gun.
🔍 The suspect was described as a black man wearing a red hoodie, and the interaction was recorded on a cell phone.
🏪 The suspect later had interactions at a strip mall near 37th Avenue and McDowell Road, which was captured on surveillance footage.
🚁 A Phoenix police helicopter overhead spotted the man, who was reported to have a gun and was shooting.
🔫 The confrontation escalated with the suspect and another man pointing guns at each other before officers arrived.
👀 Body-worn cameras captured the officer-involved shooting from the perspective of the responding officers.
🚨 The officers used a less lethal tool before approaching the man, who did not respond, and then provided aid until fire personnel arrived.
☠️ The man died from his injuries on the scene, and no evidence was found that either of the armed men fired their guns.
🏢 The officers involved have been with the department for several years and are assigned to the Maryville Estrella Mountain Precinct.
🔍 The incident is under both internal and criminal investigation, and conclusions will be made after a thorough review of all facts.
📚 The Phoenix Police Department's transparency policy can be found on their website for further information.

Q & A

Who is Sergeant Phil Krinsky and what department does he represent?
-Sergeant Phil Krinsky is a representative of the Phoenix Police Department's Public Affairs Bureau.
What is the purpose of the audio, video, and pictures provided in the script?
-The audio, video, and pictures are intended to provide details of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 2nd, 2022, as currently understood by the Phoenix Police Department.
What type of content does the video contain that may require viewer discretion?
-The video contains strong language and graphic images which could be disturbing to some people.
Where did the officer-involved shooting incident occur?
-The incident occurred in a neighborhood near 37th Avenue and McDowell Road.
What was the initial call to 911 about?
-The initial call to 911 was about a man threatening the caller with a gun, and the caller's uncle was recording the interaction with his cell phone.
What was the description of the man with the gun provided by the 911 caller?
-The man with the gun was described as black, wearing a red hoodie.
What happened at the strip mall near 37th Avenue and McDowell Road?
-The man with the gun had interactions with other patrons at the strip mall, and surveillance footage captured him walking into a store with a motorcyclist and later exchanging words outside the store.
How did the Phoenix police respond to the situation at the strip mall?
-The Phoenix police helicopter arrived overhead, and officers on the ground responded to the scene, eventually leading to an officer-involved shooting.
What is the purpose of the body-worn cameras used by the Phoenix Police Department?
-The body-worn cameras are used to capture the line of sight from the perspective of the officer at mid-torso level, and they also have a buffer of video without audio for 30 seconds prior to activation to capture sudden incidents.
What happened after the officer-involved shooting?
-The officers used a less lethal tool before approaching the man, and when there was no response, they moved up to provide aid until fire personnel arrived. The man died from his injuries on the scene.
What is the current status of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting?
-The incident is the subject of both an internal and a criminal investigation, which will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Conclusions will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete.

Outlines

00:00

🚔 Officer-Involved Shooting Incident Overview

Sergeant Phil Krinsky of the Phoenix Police Department provides an introduction to the details of an officer-involved shooting on November 2nd, 2022. The incident began with a 9-1-1 call reporting a man threatening with a gun, captured on cell phone footage. The man, described as black and wearing a red hoodie, moved to a strip mall where he had further interactions and was seen with a motorcyclist. Police surveillance and helicopter footage captured the unfolding situation, including the man allegedly brandishing and using a gun. The narrative includes audio from 911 calls, cell phone footage, and police radio traffic, setting the scene for the subsequent officer-involved shooting.

05:17

🔍 Investigation and Aftermath of the Shooting

This section delves into the response and aftermath of the shooting, detailing the use of body-worn cameras by officers and the limitations thereof, such as the fixed camera lens and the 30-second buffer without audio. It highlights the involvement of three officers, one of whom activated their camera post-shooting. The narrative describes the officers' actions at the scene, including the use of a less-lethal tool and the eventual aid provided to the man, who succumbed to his injuries. The investigation reveals no evidence of gunfire from either party. The officers and the sergeant involved in the shooting are identified by their years of service and precinct. The incident is under both internal and criminal investigation, with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office to review the findings. The script concludes by emphasizing the department's transparency policy and invites the public to learn more on their website.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Sergeant Phil Krinsky

Sergeant Phil Krinsky is a specific individual identified in the script as a representative of the Phoenix Police Department's Public Affairs Bureau. His role is to provide official information regarding the incident. In the context of the video, he serves as the primary narrator, setting the stage for the events described and explaining the police department's perspective.

💡Officer-involved shooting

An 'officer-involved shooting' refers to an incident where a law enforcement officer discharges their firearm at a subject. This term is central to the video's theme, as it describes the critical event that the script is providing details about. The script mentions this incident occurred on November 2nd, 2022, and involves a complex sequence of events captured through various media.

💡Surveillance cameras

Surveillance cameras are devices used to monitor and record an area for security purposes. In the script, footage from surveillance cameras is one of the sources of information used to document the officer-involved shooting. They provide visual evidence of the events leading up to the shooting and are crucial for the investigation and public understanding of the incident.

💡911 call

A '911 call' is an emergency service call made to report urgent situations to law enforcement, fire, or ambulance services. In the video's narrative, the 911 call is the initial report of the incident, with the caller describing a man threatening him with a gun. This call sets the sequence of events in motion that leads to the officer-involved shooting.

💡Body-worn cameras

Body-worn cameras are devices that police officers wear to record interactions with the public. The script explains that these cameras capture the line of sight from the officer's perspective and are activated during the response to the incident. They play a significant role in providing an account of the officer-involved shooting from the officers' viewpoints.

💡Active shooter

An 'active shooter' is an individual who is engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, often using firearms. The script mentions that the Phoenix police helicopter identified the situation as an 'active shooter,' indicating a high-risk and rapidly evolving scenario that requires an immediate and coordinated response from law enforcement.

💡Maryville Estrella Mountain Precinct

The 'Maryville Estrella Mountain Precinct' is the specific police precinct within the Phoenix Police Department where the sergeant and officers involved in the shooting are assigned. This detail is relevant as it provides context about the officers' jurisdiction and area of responsibility, which may influence their response to the incident.

💡Internal and criminal investigation

An 'internal and criminal investigation' refers to a formal examination conducted by law enforcement or other authorities to determine the facts and circumstances of an incident. The script states that the incident is subject to both types of investigations, emphasizing the seriousness of the event and the need for a thorough review of the officers' actions.

💡Transparency policy

A 'transparency policy' is a set of guidelines or practices aimed at promoting openness and accountability in an organization, such as a police department. The script mentions the Phoenix Police Department's transparency policy, indicating their commitment to sharing information about critical incidents with the public, which is exemplified by the release of this video.

💡Less lethal tool

A 'less lethal tool' is a device or weapon used by law enforcement that is intended to incapacitate or control a subject with minimal risk of causing death. In the script, officers are described as using a less lethal tool before approaching the man involved in the shooting, demonstrating their attempt to resolve the situation with the least amount of harm possible.

💡Critical incident

A 'critical incident' is a significant event that has serious implications, often requiring an immediate and decisive response. The term is used in the script to describe the officer-involved shooting, highlighting its gravity and the impact it has on the community and law enforcement agency.

Highlights

Sergeant Phil Krinsky introduces the incident as an officer-involved shooting on November 2nd, 2022.

The incident's audio, video, and images are sourced from various sources including surveillance, cell phone, 911, and body-worn cameras.

Viewer discretion is advised due to strong language and graphic images.

Initial 911 call reports a man threatening with a gun, with the caller's uncle recording the interaction.

The suspect is described as a black man wearing a red hoodie.

Surveillance footage captures the suspect's interaction at a strip mall near 37th Avenue and McDowell Road.

The suspect is seen with a motorcyclist, and later, an exchange of words is caught on camera.

Phoenix police helicopter overhead reports the suspect with a gun, who is then seen shooting.

Body-worn cameras capture the officers' perspective from mid-torso level with a 30-second pre-activation buffer.

An officer-involved shooting occurs as the suspect and another man point guns at each other.

One officer's body camera was activated after the shooting.

Officers used a less-lethal tool before approaching the suspect, who was unresponsive.

The suspect died from his injuries on the scene.

No evidence found that either of the armed men fired their guns.

The involved sergeant has 14 years of service, and the officers have four and five years of service respectively.

The incident is under internal and criminal investigation, to be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

The video aims to inform and educate the public about the critical incident.

Phoenix Police Department's transparency policy can be found on their website.