Around 6:50 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance call. A woman involved in the disturbance allegedly discharged a firearm. When deputies arrived, Wendy Jones confronted them outside, armed with a handgun. Jones reportedly brandished the firearm, and an officer fired a single shot at Jones, killing her.
Agency: Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Domestic disturbance/discharged firearm
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime/Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Wendy Jones
Death Date: November 7, 2020
County: Yavapai
Geography: Rural
Gender: Female
Age: 56
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack