Officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance. Sarver was allegedly knocking on neighbor's doors asking for a gun so he could commit suicide. When police arrived, Sarver approached officers and said he had a gun. Sarver pointed an object at officers, who then opened fire. The object was later identified as a black eyeglasses case.
Agency: Phoenix Police Department
Motive: Domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime/Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Paul Sarver
Death Date: October 25, 2020
County: Maricopa
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not Fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6253