During a traffic stop in north Phoenix, a police officer shoots a man following a physical struggle on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred after the driver exited his vehicle and began arguing with the officer, escalating into a fight where the driver attempted to grab the officer’s weapon.
The man, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot to the leg, was taken to the hospital while the officer also sustained injuries and was later released. This incident marks the third shooting in north Phoenix within a 24-hour period, raising concerns amid a string of violent events in the area.
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