INCIDENT

Sun City West man removed from home after discharging gun

Had firearm, drew SWAT response

A Sun City West neighborhood was awakened by a large police presence, including the Special Weapons and Tactics Team.

Neighbors on Mesa Verde Drive had police vehicles in their driveways for about two hours beginning at 11 p.m. May 4 until the incident was resolved. Neighbors described police shouting, “Come out with your hands up,” Multiple times at a home in the 12500 of Mesa Verde Drive.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office public information officers confirmed the incident.

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