William Thornton Killed by Phoenix Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road
Mapping Police Violence:

Two officers on fugitive apprehension detail were pursuing a suspect wanted on a felony warrant at about 3:20 p.m. Thornton, realizing he was being followed, collided with several other vehicles at 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Two people were injured in the crash - a 50-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman. Thornton fled on foot around a building. The officers got out of their car and chased Thornton. The suspect started shooting at the two officers. A third undercover officer with the fugitive apprehension squad appeared on the scene and heard gunshots. The officer saw the suspect shooting at the two other officers. The third officer shot and killed Thornton.

Victim's Name: William Thornton

Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 28

Race: White

Date of Death: March 3, 2014

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Suburban

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