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Phoenix, Arizona — On February 25, 2023, around 2:30p.m. Phoenix Police received a 911 call about 36-year-old Matthew Sansotta driving erratically, swerving in the roadway and openly drinking alcohol while driving. The caller followed Sansotta and indicated Sansotta nearly hit a pedestrian before pulling into an apartment complex at 17617 North 9th Street. At about 2:40 p.m. officers arrived at the apartments complex and found the vehicle described by the caller backed into a parking spot. Sansotta was reclined in his seat behind the wheel. One of the officers moved up to the passenger side of the truck and noticed there was a rifle in the front console area. After having Sansotta get out of the truck officers saw a handgun in the driver’s door pocket.
Officers had Sansotta move to the back-quarter panel of the truck as they began to conduct a DUI investigation. One officer returned to his patrol vehicle to conduct a records check on Sansotta and a second officer stayed with Sansotta. A few moments later the officer sees Sansotta move toward the open driver’s door and grab the handgun. The officer grabs Sansotta from behind and the two struggled for control of the handgun. The officer doing the records check sees the commotion and comes back with his duty weapon out and fires one shot at Sansotta. After the shooting, officers provided lifesaving measures until the Phoenix Fire Department arrived on scene. Sansotta was then taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The officer involved in this incident is assigned to the Black Mountain Precinct and has over 14 years of service with the department.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – 911 Call
0:35 – Bodycam: Officer #1
2:17 – Bodycam: Officer #2
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what song was playing?
can anyone explain me how americans have senses like pigeons? most of the videos i see is like eastbound, westbound, heading north or whatever. if someone asked me id be like 'ah, yea, wait a second i need to pull out my fuckin compass'
Nice work, PPD!! As always, takin’ the trash outta PHX ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ðŸ’ªðŸ¼
The mute button always does the trick.
That's actually murder they left the door open for him to get back and they didn't take him to the back of the truck they didn't take him to the back of their cruiser they left the door open to a drunk man to go after his gun and they know that you guys murdered him that's what you guys wanted to do
He was parked and probably sleeping it off in a parking lot. They did not pull him over. They seen the weapon and not one time did they try to separate him from his weapon that they seen even though they patted him down.These cops are morons
Strange how when this happens anywhere else the cops aren't such cowards they feel the need to end a life… literally everywhere else they train for this and it ends in no loss of life, drunken actions are more often than not a mistake that shouldnt end a life.
The stupidity is real.
Darwinism, it's a thing…
Could possibly have got away with just a DUI, driving and weapons offenses. He chose his actions, took the bet and lost his life.
Gran trabajo policial un saludo desde BS AS
It was all slow motion reminded me of a video game
Thanks officer for removing this garbage from society
Either those officers were incredibly stupid or they purposely left that door open with firearms within this man's reach, they should be firedâ˜ï¸
What a waste of a truck.
Thank you to all law enforcement
Wondering what was going through his mind….oh wait…🤣🤣
Good job and you went home uninjured,
Karen. These cops are idiots
Song? Is that Major Tom 🙂 ?
dereliction of duty.
Glad the officers were okay.
The guy was Stupid. What more can you say?
people do such stupid stuff while drunk … dont' drink and you never have to worry
Amazing how fast these things can turn
The bigger question here is why did the song "Major Tom," playing on the truck's stereo, sound pitch-shifted down?
Its so sad how many comments are 'wow this 911 operator isn't retarded OR an asshole" We have such low expectations.
that was a very professional pat down
doop de do ~ left hip and pocket clear
Closed doors buy you time, time buys you options. Complacency is dangerous!
And another bad guy is off the streets
I'm glad the officers weren't hurt.
fuck the police