Phoenix’s Maryvale residents distrust police amid high…
Originally reported by Cronkite News — 2025-09-29
A resident in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood, Evelyn De León, witnessed a police encounter where a fugitive was shot and later died after being arrested. The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism analyzed police data showing high use of force in the precinct, leading to distrust among residents.
Key Facts
- Phoenix Police officers used force at least once every other day in the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct over the past seven years
- One in five incidents involving a Phoenix police officer shooting at a civilian occurred in the Maryvale precinct from 2017 to 2024
Incident Details
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Department | Phoenix Police Department |
| Officers Involved | Not specified in the article |
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Phoenix’s Maryvale residents distrust police amid high use of force, immigration fears — Cronkite News
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