Sergio Aguirre-Sanchez
Service Record
Phoenix Arizona Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired approximately 2018.[1] |
| Salary | $79,664 (2023)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Administrative Leave[1] |
Incident Reports
2021 Death of Antonio Carbajal
On January 12, 2021, officers located a vehicle that was wanted from two earlier occasions. Carbajal, the driver fled from the vehicle on foot. Three officers chased Carbajal. One officer reached Carbajal, who drew a handgun. The other two officers, Aguirre-Sanchez and Officer Alexander Lokker, fired, striking Carbajal.[3]
Officers rendered aid. Carbajal died at the scene.[3]
2024 Death of Christopher Tavares
On May 7, 2024, a store employee flagged down Aguirre-Sanchez to report a shoplifting and identified two suspects who were nearby. Aguirre-Sanchez drove toward the suspects, who fled on foot. As Aguirre-Sanchez approached in his vehicle, Tavares drew a handgun and fired, striking the vehicle. Aguirre-Sanchez drove away, notified dispatch, and circled back to the men. Tavaras fired at the vehicle and Aguirre-Sanchez fired at Tavares from the vehicle, striking him. Aguirre-Sanchez fired a total of 29 rounds at Tavares.[1][4]
Officers rendered medical aid. Tavares died at the hospital.[1]
Parts of the the incident were captured on surveillance cameras and Aguirre-Sanchez's body-worn camera.
Response Timeline
Aguirre-Sanchez was placed on administrative leave.[1]
Criminal and administrative investigations were opened.[1]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TJ L'Heureux, Phoenix cop fires 29 times, kills man in rolling shootout, Phoenix New Times, 2024-05-28
- ↑ Sergio Aguirre-Sanchez, Phoenix Police Department, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Media Advisory, Phoenix Police Department
- ↑ Media Advisory, Phoenix Police Department, 2024-05-09
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