Man threatens to shoot police after leaving Mesa area, Mesa AZ
WeaponsThe audio reports that a man with military history and PTSD left the Sossaman and McDowell area in a maroon minivan. He is armed with a 9mm handgun and said he would shoot at police if stopped. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts. The caller said the man may be suicidal and has made threats and other concerning arrangements.
Audio|Source: Mesa Fire, Gilbert Fire, Queen Creek Fire
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Transcript:
Tail for a triple six[1] time of a third of Mesa Pedy from the area of Sossaman and McDowell. McDowell and Sossaman tunnel at 10 to 15 minutes. (name withheld) left in a maroon minivan, plate Arizona (number withheld). He is armed with a 9mm handgun[2] and did state he would shoot it out with police if he was stopped. Unknown where he's going. Again left Sossaman and McDowell, east Mesa area, about 15 minutes ago, maroon Honda Odyssey. The subject is (name withheld), born in 1990. He is armed with a 9-millimeter handgun. He has prior military service and PTSD. Last seen at Ridgecrest and McDowell, unknown direction from there. One male, black shirt, black shorts. He still has the 9mm with him. This is going to be a 17-minute delay. He said he would shoot it out with police if pulled over. Informant provided the information. Mentioned a life insurance policy for his spouse.
Tail for a triple six[1] time of a third of Mesa Pedy from the area of Sossaman and McDowell. McDowell and Sossaman tunnel at 10 to 15 minutes. (name withheld) left in a maroon minivan, plate Arizona (number withheld). He is armed with a 9mm handgun[2] and did state he would shoot it out with police if he was stopped. Unknown where he's going. Again left Sossaman and McDowell, east Mesa area, about 15 minutes ago, maroon Honda Odyssey. The subject is (name withheld), born in 1990. He is armed with a 9-millimeter handgun. He has prior military service and PTSD. Last seen at Ridgecrest and McDowell, unknown direction from there. One male, black shirt, black shorts. He still has the 9mm with him. This is going to be a 17-minute delay. He said he would shoot it out with police if pulled over. Informant provided the information. Mentioned a life insurance policy for his spouse.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
triple six: Suicidal or potentially violent subject (often used for self-harm threats or threats against police)
[2]
armed with a 9mm handgun: Weapons
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Location mentioned:
N Sossaman Rd & E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
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