Moment Arizona police sniper wounds a DUI suspect who ran from cops with a handgun before being shot dead by officers after opening fire
This is the dramatic moment a police sniper wounded a suspect before other officers shot and killed him as he opened fire on authorities.
Tobin Pico was stopped by Marana police in Arizona at a gas station on the corner of West Ina Road and Old Father Drive on February 10 around 5:30 p.m.
While officers were arresting Pico, he escaped and pulled out a gun as police gave chase.
At one point, Pico walked alone behind a building. A police sniper fired and fired three shots at the suspect. The first two missed, but the third hit him and sent him writhing in pain.
Pico, despite being shot, got up seconds later and walked around the corner of the building. He was met by other officers who demanded he drop his weapon. Instead, Pico opened fire, leading to a shootout in which police killed him in a barrage of bullets.
A stunning video shows the moment police in Arizona used a snipe to shoot at suspect Tobin Pico as he ran from a traffic stop. Pico got up after being wounded, but was killed seconds later during a shootout with authorities
Authorities have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting to determine whether police procedure was followed. It is unclear whether the officers involved will remain employed during the investigation.
After conducting a DUI test, officers arrested Pico on suspicion of aggravated DUI, reported Arizona daily star.
When officers tried to handcuff him, he fled through traffic.
Video released by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team shows Pico pulled out a gun during the chase.
While crossing the median, Pico fell and dropped the gun he was carrying.
‘I need a gun! Gun! Gun! Pistol!’ an officer is heard shouting as he chased Pico.
After Pico picked up the gun again, he continued to run with the weapon. Officers repeatedly told Pico to stop and drop his weapon.
“Stop now or I’ll shoot you,” an officer said as Pico ran down a path behind a building.
Pico fled from police while being arrested on February 10 on suspicion of serious intoxication
Video released by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team shows Pico pulled a gun when he tripped while fleeing from police
Eventually, a police sniper sets up as Pico walks behind a remote building
Officers fired three shots, the last of which knocked Pico to the ground
After lying on the ground, Pico got up and went to the corner of the building
Pico got back up and ran around the corner where the police and Pico shot at each other
Officers fired at least a dozen shots, some of which struck the suspect, causing him to fall to the ground again
“Stop, drop the gun. Let drop. Drop the weapon. Drop it,” another officer said during the foot chase.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department Survey Air Unit was called and drone footage shows Pico walking along a trail along the Canyon Del Oro Wash. There, Pico was seen firing his gun.
A police sniper began moving into position to shoot at Pico as he continued down the trail.
Pico then walked to an occupied parking lot with open businesses in the 6900 block of North Thornydale Road.
As the suspect walked behind a building, a sniper around the corner fired three bullets at Pico, hitting him once. The shot did not kill Pico, as he was able to get up after a few seconds and get close to the building.
There, another set of officers shot at Pico, who fired back, starting a shootout between him and the police.
As an officer fires several shots at Pico, another officer can be heard telling the suspect to drop his weapon. Video shows police firing a dozen shots at Pico as he was hit and fell to the ground again – this time fatally wounded.
According to Pico’s obituary, he left behind a pregnant girlfriend carrying their soon-to-be-born daughter.
Police said once the suspect was hit, officers provided aid until paramedics arrived. However, Pico was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officers who fired their weapons during the incident have been identified as Officer Brad Gill, a 12-year veteran; Officer Jacob McCarthy, a six-year veteran; and Officer Max Wozniak, a seven-year veteran.
According to Pico’s obituary, he left behind a pregnant girlfriend carrying their soon-to-be-born daughter.
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team is investigating the incident and the Marana Police Department is conducting its own investigation to determine if department policy was followed.