Ross was shot multiple times as he tried to escape from authorities who were serving warrants for his arrest. Ross had outstanding felony warrants for dangerous drugs and aggravated identity theft and forgery, and had a history of fleeing from police. While they did find a gun in the suspect's truck, there is no indication the suspect fired on officers.
Victim's Name: Stephen Wayne Ross
Agency Responsible: Glendale Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: White
Date of Death: February 6, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban