Suspect identified after trooper shot, 3 others hurt in SWAT situation in Phoenix

A state trooper and three others were injured when a man allegedly opened fire on DPS SWAT officers serving a high-risk warrant.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:15am

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A state trooper and three others were injured when a man allegedly opened fire on DPS SWAT officers serving a high-risk warrant at a trailer and RV park near 24th Avenue and Indian School Road in central Phoenix. All four troopers, including a 21-year department veteran, have been released from the hospital, while the suspect was jailed on multiple felony charges.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face when serving high-risk warrants, as well as the ongoing challenges of addressing drug-related crime in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The details

According to authorities, the SWAT team was serving a high-risk warrant related to a drug investigation when the suspect allegedly opened fire, injuring the state trooper and three other officers. The suspect was taken into custody and faces multiple felony charges.

  • The incident occurred on February 8, 2026.

The players

DPS SWAT officers

The state troopers who were serving the high-risk warrant.

The suspect

A man who allegedly opened fire on the SWAT team, injuring several officers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face when serving high-risk warrants, as well as the ongoing challenges of addressing drug-related crime in the Phoenix metropolitan area.