Brandon Franklin Kizer dies in fatal Mesa police shooting
Fatal Mesa shooting death of Brandon Franklin Kizer – Obituary
Mesa authorities have released the name of the individual fatally shot by police on Wednesday. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Brandon Franklin Kizer, was killed at an apartment complex located near Main Street and Price Road during a response to a domestic disturbance.
The incident unfolded shortly after 6 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a man, later identified as Kizer, who was allegedly stabbing himself. At the same time, additional reports came in indicating that Kizer’s mother had also been stabbed.
Upon arrival, officers encountered Kizer, who was holding a knife to his chest and refused to comply with commands to lower the weapon. Despite attempts to subdue him with non-lethal rounds, the measures proved ineffective, leading the officers to use deadly force.
Kizer’s mother was found in a nearby apartment and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Four officers were involved in the shooting, and fortunately, none were injured.
The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team (EVCIRT) is investigating the case, with the Gilbert Police Department leading the inquiry. This marks the 33rd officer-involved shooting in the Valley for 2024 and the 57th in the state overall.
Fatal Mesa shooting death of Brandon Franklin Kizer – Obituary Mesa authorities have released the name of the individual fatally shot by police on Wednesday. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Brandon Franklin Kizer, was killed at an apartment complex located near Main Street and Price Road during a response to a domestic disturbance. The incident…
Fatal Mesa shooting death of Brandon Franklin Kizer – Obituary Mesa authorities have released the name of the individual fatally shot by police on Wednesday. The victim, identified as 35-year-old Brandon Franklin Kizer, was killed at an apartment complex located near Main Street and Price Road during a response to a domestic disturbance. The incident…