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At around 8:25 PM, a man was observed on [[Closed-circuit television|closed-circuit television cameras]] leaving a Days Inn Motel room that he had booked wearing a tactical vest, riot helmet and gas mask.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.wbrc.com/video/2022/08/30/shooting-outside-hotel-marks-fifth-ambush-style-shooting-phoenix-this-year/ |title=Shooting outside hotel marks fifth ambush-style shooting in Phoenix this year |date=2022-08-30 |language=en |access-date=2024-10-08 |via=www.wbrc.com}}</ref> He was also carrying a semi-automatic [[AR-15–style rifle]] and [[molotov cocktail]], both of which would later be used in the attack.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=AZFamily Digital News |last2=staff |first2=Gray News |date=2022-08-29 |title=3 people dead in shooting, including suspect; 2 Phoenix police officers hurt |url=https://www.wlox.com/2022/08/29/2-people-dead-hotel-shooting-including-suspect-2-phoenix-police-officers-hurt/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=WLOX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Massie |first=Graeme |title=Gunman in tactical gear kills two people and wounds five in Phoenix shooting |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gunman-shooting-phoenix-arizona-police-b2155272.html |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=Independent}}</ref> At 8:28 PM, Williams was observed exiting the lobby of the motel, and immediately began to open fire on vehicles and buildings in his vicinity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Critical Incident Briefing: August 28th, 2022 – 2600 W Deer Valley Rd |url=https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2475 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.phoenix.gov |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=Two civilians killed, two Phoenix officers injured in shooting near 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road |url=https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/pd-two-phoenix-officers-injured-in-shooting-near-35th-avenue-and-deer-valley-road |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV) |language=en}}</ref> |
At around 8:25 PM, a man was observed on [[Closed-circuit television|closed-circuit television cameras]] leaving a Days Inn Motel room that he had booked wearing a tactical vest, riot helmet and gas mask.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.wbrc.com/video/2022/08/30/shooting-outside-hotel-marks-fifth-ambush-style-shooting-phoenix-this-year/ |title=Shooting outside hotel marks fifth ambush-style shooting in Phoenix this year |date=2022-08-30 |language=en |access-date=2024-10-08 |via=www.wbrc.com}}</ref> He was also carrying a semi-automatic [[AR-15–style rifle]] and [[molotov cocktail]], both of which would later be used in the attack.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=AZFamily Digital News |last2=staff |first2=Gray News |date=2022-08-29 |title=3 people dead in shooting, including suspect; 2 Phoenix police officers hurt |url=https://www.wlox.com/2022/08/29/2-people-dead-hotel-shooting-including-suspect-2-phoenix-police-officers-hurt/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=WLOX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Massie |first=Graeme |title=Gunman in tactical gear kills two people and wounds five in Phoenix shooting |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gunman-shooting-phoenix-arizona-police-b2155272.html |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=Independent}}</ref> At 8:28 PM, Williams was observed exiting the lobby of the motel, and immediately began to open fire on vehicles and buildings in his vicinity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Critical Incident Briefing: August 28th, 2022 – 2600 W Deer Valley Rd |url=https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2475 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=www.phoenix.gov |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=Two civilians killed, two Phoenix officers injured in shooting near 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road |url=https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/pd-two-phoenix-officers-injured-in-shooting-near-35th-avenue-and-deer-valley-road |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV) |language=en}}</ref> |
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Seconds after shooting at random, a white car pulls into the motel parking lot and parks. Williams approached the vehicle, which had 5 occupants, and began systematically shooting through the windows, killing the driver and one other person. The 3 other occupants ran off, and were uninjured in the shooting.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-01 |title=Guest describes terrifying moments surrounding mass shooting at Phoenix hotel |url=https://kion546.com/cnn-regional/2022/09/01/guest-describes-terrifying-moments-surrounding-mass-shooting-at-phoenix-hotel/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=KION546 (CNN Regional) |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Seconds after shooting at random, a white car pulls into the motel parking lot and parks. Williams approached the vehicle, which had 5 occupants, and began systematically shooting through the windows, killing the driver and one other person. The 3 other occupants ran off, and were uninjured in the shooting.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-01 |title=Guest describes terrifying moments surrounding mass shooting at Phoenix hotel |url=https://kion546.com/cnn-regional/2022/09/01/guest-describes-terrifying-moments-surrounding-mass-shooting-at-phoenix-hotel/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=KION546 (CNN Regional) |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Nicole |date=2022-09-15 |title=New reports reveal background of north Phoenix mass shooting suspect |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/new-reports-reveal-background-of-north-phoenix-mass-shooting-suspect |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=FOX 10 Phoenix |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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After shooting at the car, Williams stepped back and continued to walk around the parking lot, shooting at vehicles and other structures at random. Williams discharged at least 12 rounds from his rifle during this phase of the shooting, which was also caught on video. Williams then walked towards an occupied restaurant and lit the Molotov cocktail before throwing it at one of the restaurant's windows,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=A gunman clad in tactical gear and armed with a semi-automatic rifle killed 2 and injured 5 others in Phoenix shooting, police say |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/us/phoenix-shooting-gunman-tactical-gear-rifle/index.html |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> although the window did not break. After the molotov cocktail failed to explode, Williams encountered multiple bystanders who were observing the shooting, but he did not let off any shots.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=2 die, 5 injured in Phoenix shooting rampage; suspect dead |url=https://apnews.com/article/shootings-phoenix-66dc9c6635fbbe6f7735068483eebb42 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> |
After shooting at the car, Williams stepped back and continued to walk around the parking lot, shooting at vehicles and other structures at random. Williams discharged at least 12 rounds from his rifle during this phase of the shooting, which was also caught on video. Williams then walked towards an occupied restaurant and lit the Molotov cocktail before throwing it at one of the restaurant's windows,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=A gunman clad in tactical gear and armed with a semi-automatic rifle killed 2 and injured 5 others in Phoenix shooting, police say |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/us/phoenix-shooting-gunman-tactical-gear-rifle/index.html |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> although the window did not break. After the molotov cocktail failed to explode, Williams encountered multiple bystanders who were observing the shooting, but he did not let off any shots.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=2 die, 5 injured in Phoenix shooting rampage; suspect dead |url=https://apnews.com/article/shootings-phoenix-66dc9c6635fbbe6f7735068483eebb42 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> |
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Williams continued to walk around the parking lot for several minutes, firing several shots, many of which hit observers of the shooting. Police arrived at the scene of the shooting at around the same time, and were immediately hit with gunfire when they stepped out of their patrol vehicle. Both officers in the vehicle were injured, but none of the injuries were fatal.<ref name=":1" /> One of the officers shot at Williams, although he was not hit.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarbak |first=Marissa |date=2022-08-28 |title=Security footage, 911 call: Phoenix Police release video of mass shooter before he takes his own life |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-police-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-near-i-17 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=FOX 10 Phoenix |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=ADI Staff |date=2022-09-10 |title=Phoenix Police Release Video Of Shooting That Left 3 Dead, 2 Officers Hurt |url=https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2022/09/09/phoenix-police-release-video-of-shooting-that-left-3-dead-2-officers-hurt/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Arizona Daily Independent |language=en}}</ref> |
Williams continued to walk around the parking lot for several minutes, firing several shots, many of which hit observers of the shooting. Police arrived at the scene of the shooting at around the same time, and were immediately hit with gunfire when they stepped out of their patrol vehicle. Both officers in the vehicle were injured, but none of the injuries were fatal.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=US: Police response to Aug. 28 shooting continues in north Phoenix, Ariz., early Aug. 29 /update 1 |url=https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2022/08/us-police-response-to-aug-28-shooting-continues-in-north-phoenix-ariz-early-aug-29-update-1 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=US: Police response to Aug. 28 shooting continues in north Phoenix, Ariz., early Aug. 29 /update 1 {{!}} Crisis24 |language=en}}</ref> One of the officers shot at Williams, although he was not hit.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarbak |first=Marissa |date=2022-08-28 |title=Security footage, 911 call: Phoenix Police release video of mass shooter before he takes his own life |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-police-officer-involved-shooting-investigation-underway-near-i-17 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=FOX 10 Phoenix |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=ADI Staff |date=2022-09-10 |title=Phoenix Police Release Video Of Shooting That Left 3 Dead, 2 Officers Hurt |url=https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2022/09/09/phoenix-police-release-video-of-shooting-that-left-3-dead-2-officers-hurt/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Arizona Daily Independent |language=en}}</ref> |
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A short time later, the gunfire ceased, and police walked up to Williams, who had killed himself with the rifle he used to carry out the shooting with.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-10 |title=Video shows gunman fire dozens of rounds in fatal Phoenix rampage |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-shows-gunman-fire-dozens-rounds-fatal-phoenix-rampage-rcna47128 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> During a later investigation, it was revealed that Williams also had several [[Stun grenade|stun grenades]] in his possession, which were unused in the shooting.<ref name=":0" /> |
A short time later, the gunfire ceased, and police walked up to Williams, who had killed himself with the rifle he used to carry out the shooting with.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-10 |title=Video shows gunman fire dozens of rounds in fatal Phoenix rampage |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-shows-gunman-fire-dozens-rounds-fatal-phoenix-rampage-rcna47128 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> During a later investigation, it was revealed that Williams also had several [[Stun grenade|stun grenades]] in his possession, which were unused in the shooting.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| 2022 Phoenix shooting | |
|---|---|
 Williams, as seen exiting the motel moments before opening fire. | |
| Location | Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona |
| Date | August 28, 2022 8:28 PM – 8:45 PM (MDT) |
| Target | Civilians |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Weapons | AR-15 style rifle, Molotov cocktail, stun grenades (unused) |
| Deaths | 3 (including the perpetrator) |
| Injured | 5 |
| Perpetrator | Isaiah Williams |
On August 28, 2022, a man entered the parking lot of a Days Inn Motel located in Phoenix, Arizona and opened fire on civilians, killing two and injuring 5 others, including two police officers. The attacker, identified as Isaiah Williams, was killed in the shooting.
Shooting
At around 8:25 PM, a man was observed on closed-circuit television cameras leaving a Days Inn Motel room that he had booked wearing a tactical vest, riot helmet and gas mask.[1] He was also carrying a semi-automatic AR-15–style rifle and molotov cocktail, both of which would later be used in the attack.[2][3] At 8:28 PM, Williams was observed exiting the lobby of the motel, and immediately began to open fire on vehicles and buildings in his vicinity.[4][5]
Seconds after shooting at random, a white car pulls into the motel parking lot and parks. Williams approached the vehicle, which had 5 occupants, and began systematically shooting through the windows, killing the driver and one other person. The 3 other occupants ran off, and were uninjured in the shooting.[4][6][7]
After shooting at the car, Williams stepped back and continued to walk around the parking lot, shooting at vehicles and other structures at random. Williams discharged at least 12 rounds from his rifle during this phase of the shooting, which was also caught on video. Williams then walked towards an occupied restaurant and lit the Molotov cocktail before throwing it at one of the restaurant's windows,[8] although the window did not break. After the molotov cocktail failed to explode, Williams encountered multiple bystanders who were observing the shooting, but he did not let off any shots.[4][9]
Williams continued to walk around the parking lot for several minutes, firing several shots, many of which hit observers of the shooting. Police arrived at the scene of the shooting at around the same time, and were immediately hit with gunfire when they stepped out of their patrol vehicle. Both officers in the vehicle were injured, but none of the injuries were fatal.[2][10] One of the officers shot at Williams, although he was not hit.[4][11][12]
A short time later, the gunfire ceased, and police walked up to Williams, who had killed himself with the rifle he used to carry out the shooting with.[13] During a later investigation, it was revealed that Williams also had several stun grenades in his possession, which were unused in the shooting.[4]
See also
- 2011 Tucson shooting, a similar shooting in Tuscon, Arizona in 2011
- Phoenix freeway shootings, a series of shootings in 2015
References
- ^ Shooting outside hotel marks fifth ambush-style shooting in Phoenix this year. 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-10-08 – via www.wbrc.com.
- ^ a b Staff, AZFamily Digital News; staff, Gray News (2022-08-29). "3 people dead in shooting, including suspect; 2 Phoenix police officers hurt". WLOX. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Massie, Graeme. "Gunman in tactical gear kills two people and wounds five in Phoenix shooting". Independent. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Critical Incident Briefing: August 28th, 2022 – 2600 W Deer Valley Rd". www.phoenix.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Two civilians killed, two Phoenix officers injured in shooting near 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Guest describes terrifying moments surrounding mass shooting at Phoenix hotel". KION546 (CNN Regional). 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Garcia, Nicole (2022-09-15). "New reports reveal background of north Phoenix mass shooting suspect". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "A gunman clad in tactical gear and armed with a semi-automatic rifle killed 2 and injured 5 others in Phoenix shooting, police say". CNN. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "2 die, 5 injured in Phoenix shooting rampage; suspect dead". AP News. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "US: Police response to Aug. 28 shooting continues in north Phoenix, Ariz., early Aug. 29 /update 1". US: Police response to Aug. 28 shooting continues in north Phoenix, Ariz., early Aug. 29 /update 1 | Crisis24. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Sarbak, Marissa (2022-08-28). "Security footage, 911 call: Phoenix Police release video of mass shooter before he takes his own life". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Reporter, ADI Staff (2022-09-10). "Phoenix Police Release Video Of Shooting That Left 3 Dead, 2 Officers Hurt". Arizona Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Video shows gunman fire dozens of rounds in fatal Phoenix rampage". NBC News. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2024-10-08.