Phoenix Police Officer Fatally Shoots 56-Year-Old Man Who Allegedly Pointed Gun

Phoenix police shot and killed 56-year-old James Glenn on June 13, 2026, at a north Phoenix intersection. According to police, Glenn pointed a handgun at officers during the encounter. The shooting occurred after Glenn failed to appear for a verdict in a child sex crimes case.

Why did police shoot James Glenn?

Officers confronted Glenn at an intersection in north Phoenix on June 13, 2026. According to police reports, the encounter turned lethal when Glenn allegedly pointed a handgun at the officers. Police fired their weapons, and Glenn died from the injuries.

What was the legal status of James Glenn?

Glenn was the subject of a legal proceeding involving child sex crimes. He’d skipped a scheduled court appearance to receive a verdict in that case, which led to the police search and the subsequent confrontation in North Phoenix.