DPS trooper killed in shooting with person throwing rocks at vehicles along Interstate 10
Posted 7/26/18
A state trooper still in training was fatally shot by a man who took a responding official’s gun in a confrontation along Interstate 10 in the West Valley.
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DPS trooper killed in shooting with person throwing rocks at vehicles along Interstate 10
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A state trooper still in training was fatally shot by a man who took a responding official’s gun in a confrontation along Interstate 10 in the West Valley.
“We’re all in a little bit of a state of shock,” Mr. Milstead told reporters. “The DPS family is in mourning.”
Troopers had responded to motorists’ reports of a person throwing rocks at vehicles on I-10 near Avondale Boulevard before 10:30 p.m.
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A struggle ensued between responding DPS and Goodyear officials and the suspect. It lasted around eight minutes, Mr. Milstead said.
During the struggle, DPS said Trooper Sean Rodecap lost his gun, which was reportedly in a holster that did not have a mechanism to keep it from being pulled out.
The suspect, identified as Isaac D. King, 20, fired at least two rounds. One struck Dalin Dorris, the first trooper to respond. The other struck Mr. Edenhofer.
Goodyear police assisted DPS in finally taking Mr. King into custody. Details on how he was arrested were not fully released and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Mr. King did not have a prior criminal history, Mr. Milstead said, adding Mr. King has been taking medication for anxiety and depression.
Mr. Edenhofer was pronounced dead at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear. He was 24.
Mr. Dorris was treated for a gunshot wound through the shoulder and released. Mr. Rodecap was injured but not by gunshot, DPS said. He too was released.
The suspect was being treated at the hospital as of the DPS briefing at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Milstead said an investigation is in its early stages.
Mr. Edenhofer’s body was taken in a procession to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered that all state office buildings’ flags be lowered until sunset Friday in honor of Mr. Edenhofer.
“This tragedy is an all too real and heartbreaking reminder of the harm our heroic law enforcement officers face each and every day for the safety and well-being of Arizonans, and for peace in our communities,” Mr. Ducey said in a statement.
Eastbound lanes of I-10 were closed for about eight hours before being reopened during the Thursday morning commute.
Mr. Edenhofer is the 30th DPS official to die in the line of duty, and the first under Mr. Milstead, who was appointed by Mr. Ducey in 2015. The last DPS death was Timothy Hoffman in 2013.
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