Nicholas Tewa
Male, Hispanic
Date of the incident: 1/27/2015
Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ
4130 North Black Canyon Highway
4130 North Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix police say they got a tip a man wanted in connection with at least six armed robbery attempts was staying at Motel 6. When they tried to arrest Tewa; he attempted to leave in a stolen vehicle. Officers ordered him to display his hands and leave the vehicle. Police said Tewa refused to comply and began ramming the occupied police vehicle with the stolen vehicle. Authorities say two officers shot at Tewa "to end the violent encounter.