Phoenix Police Commander killed by gunfire

EOW 3-29-2020

Commander Greg Carnicle was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call involving roommates at a home near 40th Street and Pinnacle Peak Street.

He and two other officers were speaking to one of the occupants inside of the home when the man suddenly drew a weapon and opened fire, wounding all three officers. Commander Carnicle was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The other two officers suffered non-life threatening wounds.

Commander Carnicle had served with the Phoenix Police Department for 31 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/24526-c...-greg-carnicle

A commander with 31 years of service on a DV. That really sucks.

ETA:

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During his career, he held positions throughout the department, including the special assignments unit and K9 unit. He chose to work out in the field and help his fellow officers, working nights and weekend to oversee patrol operations.

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Months away from retiring.

Suspect was shot and killed.