BY: Vincent Vasquez . Hes always the guy who will stand up for you. No victims were found, according to police, but the incident did leave shoppers on edge. The second male contractor is not being detained for their actions, police said. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. CHANDLER, AZ One person has died after a shooting incident involving Chandler police. Around 6 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at a Circle K near El . 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At the time of Vensor's arrest, investigators said they found 30 fentanyl pills in his possession, and during an interview that was conducted after Vensor was read his Miranda warnings, investigators noted that Vensor appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic drug. ", Third person of interest detained in Queen Creek 'shots fired' call, Phoenix 'Breakfast Bitch' restaurant owner sentenced to 51 months in federal prison, Live updates: Another winter storm to bring snow to Flagstaff, rain to the Valley on Wednesday, Suspect arrested for fatal shooting in Chandler neighborhood, 'The story needs to be told': First Black students to integrate Chandler High to be honored, Mesa school principal pleads guilty to sex crimes. Hes a big cigar fan. Arizona rancher accused of killing Mexican national hit with extra charges New York Post 10:48 22-Feb-23. An armed suspect allegedly robbed a utility worker at gunpoint, police said. "As soon as I saw employees running, I just put my van and drive and got out of here as quickly as I could," said Bryton Bobbitt, an Amazon employee. Once I saw people run, I was like okay, I need to get out of here, said Bobbitt, who quickly drove his truck to safety. Police said 10 shots were fired during the incident. The Associated Press (AP) contributed to this report. Jason McClimans, spokesperson for Chandler police, said that around 9:30 a.m. police were called after a man, later identified as 29-year-old Jacob Murphy, shot another man in the parking. Jason McClimans said. Amazon contractors and employees who arrived at 10:30 a.m. for their shift were sent home, they told The Arizona Republic. According to Chandler police, 50-year-old Officer Christopher Farrar was struck and killed by a suspect identified as 25-year-old Jonathon Altland driving a stolen vehicle on Thursday night near the SanTan MotorPlex at the Loop 202 Santan Freeway and Val . Eventually, he jumps over the fence and disappears. CHANDLER, AZ A man has been arrested after a deadly shooting in Chandler Friday morning. Jason McClimans with Chandler police, the incident wasnt an active shooter event, and Murphy wasnt targeting Amazon employees. Linda Qian, a spokeswoman for Intel Arizona, said the tragic incident at the Ocotillo campus was being investigated by Chandler police and the company's security staff. (ADOT Photo) BY KTAR.COM. There was no ongoing threat or danger to the public, Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sgt. The Chandler complex operates as a pickup zone for contracted Amazon Flex drivers and others, who pick up packages to typically deliver for the same or next day to customers. The man then entered the backyard, allegedly armed with a rifle. Bobbie knew the second man who was shot and said hes a great guy. Derrick Lemond Simmons, 50, was booked into jail on charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault, Chandler police said in a statement. About 2:45 p.m. a 19-year-old man and. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Police say a suspect is dead and another person is injured following a shooting at an Amazon facility in Chandler. According to officers, a woman was walking in the area of 125th Lane and . Sgt. Officer Christopher Farrar of Chandler, Arizona, was killed. It also was unknown if Simmons had a lawyer yet who could speak on his behalf. Chandler police name Intel employees killed, injured in attack 1 dead, 1 hurt, 1 arrested after assault at Intel facility Jokes abound at Chandler's State of the City Why giant ostriches were. Police have released new photos of an armed suspect who was shot at by officers in Chandler Wednesday night. I mean, it makes my heart pound for sure," said Kirby. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Address: 4600 BLOCK OF W GAIL DR, Chandler, AZ. Chandler police said 50-year-old Derrick Lemond Simmons was booked into a Maricopa County jail Saturday on suspicion of first-degree murder and aggravated assault. During the investigation, police found a total of 30 bullet casings where the attempted robbery occurred. Simmons also was convicted in 2001 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to court paperwork, but details of that case weren't immediately available. Obviously if you have anything thats of value or anything that could be locked, please go ahead and lock it. Dozens of Arizona law enforcement officers from multiple agencies responded to a situation at a car dealership complex on Friday that left one officer dead. Vensor came back to the mall later in the day, and he was arrested after mall security notified police. One of the most exciting elements of the MLB offseason is the Arizona Fall League, which began its 30th season Monday. Example video title will go here for this video, CHANDLER, Ariz. Several police units responded to an incident near Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue on Thursday afternoon, forcing Chandler High School to go into a "modified lockdown.". When officers arrived at the scene, they found Murphy dead in the parking lot. Were working closely with law enforcement as they investigate and are focused on supporting our team during this difficult time, said Amazon spokesman Richard Rocha. "We're deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence in our parking lot. "We're coming down the escalators, and we heard a bunch of people running through the halls, and we heard that there were shots fired," said Thomas. PEORIA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Peoria police say a woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a car early Thursday morning. Everyone was running. 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