Man with firearm found in vehicle at gas station, Mesa AZ
WeaponsA man wearing a mask was found in a vehicle at a gas station near East Broadway Rd. He had a firearm in his lap and appeared to be waking up. Police coordinated a high-risk response, including traffic shutdowns and requesting special equipment.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
03:17
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, the 422[1] is in his lap, by his crotch, and his hands are just kind of around it.
00:07
He's also wearing a long cast mask.
00:09
Yeah.
00:10
It looks like he's waking up.
00:13
Tabby.
00:14
Do you want the channel?
00:15
Not yet.
00:16
Tommy.
00:17
Govice 4-7-0.
00:19
Topmy.
00:20
Can you just give us a channel?
00:22
Channel 3 is going to be 10 3 for 7 Adam 36 near East Broadway Rd with a mail with the 422[1] in his lap.
00:28
We're going to start the high risk.
00:30
Copy.
00:31
Is there a family 36? Is there a family to copy this?
00:32
Two hundred three, two, and get in the round.
00:34
Am 34, do we have a fucking available or a drone at least?
00:37
Any drone on three?
00:38
We can get a grappler around as well.
00:39
Copy?
00:40
36, so we have a Sammy any copying this?
00:41
Same out of 32 is.
00:42
Cynumato 32, yes, I copy it.
00:44
Hey, we don't have a good front block on this.
00:47
Can we throw soft sticks down preemptively?
00:48
Yes, sir. Go ahead.
00:49
If you're going to come, make sure to come from south side.
00:52
Number of guns facing south right now.
00:55
Direction north.
00:56
Copy. If we can get a couple more units, we need to get at least east and westbound traffic shut down.
01:02
Captain. Captain. Okay,
01:03
I'm 31 and 32.
01:04
Can you both block the east and westbound traffic?
01:06
Okay. Copy. Okay.
01:07
Okay. Is there any response for Joe?
01:09
Not yet, I'll ask again.
01:10
Adam 32, it's negative citywide for a drone.
01:13
Okay. Did you want any more units? Yes, those got some close by.
01:16
Yeah, I'm going to get a couple more here to the actual gas station.
01:19
What out? I'm like five, call it.
01:21
We're in, Ralph.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
422: Weapon (likely Arizona/California code for firearm or assault with a deadly weapon)
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Correct
Incorrect
