On Sunday, June 26th, 2026, around 11:00 p.m., Phoenix police officers responded to a domestic violence call at a single-family residence on West Greenway Road. According to the Phoenix Police Department, family members were fighting, and one was armed with a knife.
The suspect, 22-year-old Xavier Alexander Aguirre, appeared at the front of the house holding a knife and began chasing another adult male in the driveway. Officers gave verbal commands, but Aguirre did not comply. He continued to chase the individual while armed with the knife, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.
Aguirre was struck by gunfire while still holding the knife. Officers provided medical aid, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. No officers or other community members were injured during the incident.
The Phoenix Police Department has confirmed that Aguirre's death is being investigated as a homicide. The department also recovered the knife used in the incident at the scene.
Background: Domestic violence calls are often complex and sensitive situations for law enforcement to handle. In this case, officers responded quickly and followed protocol to de-escalate the situation. However, the outcome was fatal for Aguirre.