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The Arizona Department of Public Safety has disclosed the identity of a man shot by a trooper on Sunday. The victim, Lemonte Anthony Knobelock, reportedly pulled a gun on the trooper, prompting the response. The trooper had approached Knobelock’s parked car due to a report of erratic driving; further details regarding the incident will be released after the completion of an investigation by the DPS Major Incident Division.
Arizona DPS Reveals Identity of Mesa Man Killed by Trooper
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has disclosed the identity of a Mesa man killed by a trooper on Sunday. The deceased, 44-year-old Lemonte Anthony Knobelock, was shot by an unnamed trooper after allegedly pulling a gun on the officer.
DPS has yet to provide additional details about the trooper involved or about Knobelock. The agency stated, “Further details regarding the circumstances of this incident will be released following the conclusion of the investigation.”
Trooper Investigated for Fatal Shooting Following Erratic Driving Report
The concerned trooper, currently under investigation by the DPS Major Incident Division, confronted a car parked on the shoulder of the southbound Loop 101 near University Drive at approximately 2 a.m on Sunday. The car matched the description of a vehicle reported for erratic driving.
The department’s statement indicates that Knobelock failed to comply with the trooper’s orders and refused to exit the vehicle. As of now, it remains unclear if an outside agency has been called to conduct a separate investigation into the fatal shooting alongside the DPS Major Incident Division.
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