Tragic Incident at KOA Campground Leads to Fatal Shooting
An unfortunate event unfolded at the KOA Campground in Flagstaff when a Coconino County Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a man late Saturday night. This incident has sparked an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
According to Jon Paxton, the spokesman for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the RV park around 10 p.m. following a distress call. A woman had contacted 911, expressing concern that her husband was armed and had threatened to end his own life.
Upon their arrival, deputies found the couple inside a fifth-wheel trailer. Edited body-camera footage released by the authorities shows the man holding a handgun and warning the deputies twice, “Don’t come in here.” Despite repeated commands from the deputies to disarm, the seated man refused to drop his weapon. The footage captures a deputy moving the woman to safety before firing at least two shots, resulting in the man’s death at the scene.
As of Sunday evening, officials had not released the identities of the man or the deputies involved in the shooting. The Northern Arizona Officer Involved Shooting Taskforce, spearheaded by the Flagstaff Police Department, is currently investigating the incident.
In accordance with standard procedures following a shooting involving law enforcement, the deputy in question is expected to be placed on paid administrative leave. An internal review will also be conducted alongside the ongoing investigation.
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