Officer Austin Peru, along with several others, were injured during a police incident in February 2022 that included an ambush of officers.
It's been almost 10 months since a domestic violence situation in south Phoenix ended in an ambush attack that left nine police officers injured - and one of them is speaking out about the ordeal for the first time.opened fire on themThe suspect had reportedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend before police arrived, and after the ambush, he would take his own life.Phoenix Police Officer Austin Peru says it is hard for him to go back and relive what happened to him that day.
"Events like this are super important, especially during the holiday season," Peru said. "I had an incident last spring which required a lot of blood and support…events like these keep people alive for sure."South Phoenix shooting: Police release startling video showing tense moments from standoff Police said 36-year-old Morris Richard Jones III called 911 that day, claiming that his wife had been shot by an intruder.
"The first officer was shot multiple times. He was injured the most significantly. Non-life-threatening. At this time, he’s expected to survive," said"Chilling because there was no opportunity for my officer to even do what he was trained to do," said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams.At some point during the standoff, a man inside the home, since identified as the brother of the female victim, walked out and placed a baby on the ground before being detained.
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