Matthew Cardon dies in fatal Peoria shooting
Fatal Peoria shooting death of Matthew Cardon – Obituary
Matthew Cardon, a 43-year-old resident of Peoria, Arizona, was shot and killed by police on the evening of June 5 following an alleged attempted kidnapping.
Authorities reported that around 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a distress call near Thunderbird Road and 87th Avenue, where a man was reportedly trying to abduct a woman who was pushing a stroller with her child. Witnesses stated that the man attempted to seize the child, prompting the woman to video call her husband. Her husband quickly arrived at the scene and chased the suspect down the street.
When police confronted Cardon, an altercation ensued that led to an officer-involved shooting. Cardon was transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries. Officials confirmed that Cardon and the woman were strangers and that the attack appeared to be random. The child was unharmed.
Cardon’s family later revealed he had been battling mental illness and alcoholism. His sister, April Cardon, expressed sorrow over the events and questioned the use of lethal force, stating that her brother had recently sought treatment and wanted to improve his life. She also offered heartfelt sympathy to the victim’s family.
The Glendale Police Department is now handling the investigation as part of the West Valley Investigative Response Team.
