Arrr! Arizona lawman be taken by a scallywag while investigatin' a ruckus! Me heart be heavy with sorrow, mateys.
2024-06-01
Avast ye scallywags! 'Tis a sad tale of young Joshua Briese, a brave officer of the Gila River Police, who met his end whilst responding to a ruckus in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community. May he rest in peace, aye.
In a tragic turn of events, a young police officer in Arizona lost his life while responding to a disturbance call, facing a gunman early Saturday morning. Gila River Police Department officer Joshua Briese, who had been on the force for less than a year, succumbed to his wounds, leaving behind a grieving department and community.The shooting took place in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community, as officers tried to address the disturbance involving a large crowd. Multiple gunshots rang out, injuring Briese and another officer, as well as four individuals at the scene.Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis expressed deep sorrow for the fallen and injured officers, emphasizing the community's need for healing in the wake of such violence. As investigations continue, the FBI is assisting the GRPD in uncovering the details behind this tragic incident.As the community mourns the loss of one of their own, the focus remains on supporting the officers' families and finding a path towards healing from this senseless act of violence.