Derek Adame, 20
Surprise, Arizona
November 26, 2016
Agencies: Surprise Police Department Arizona
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Police were called to 177th Avenue and Voltaire Street after receiving reports about a suspicious car. When officers arrived, 20-year-old Derek Adame began being combative and attempted to drive away from the area.
Police say the officer was injured during the incident, and possibly drug by the suspect's vehicle for a short distance while the suspect tried to flee. The officer pulled his weapon and shot the suspect during the altercation.
The suspect drove for a short distance after being shot and crashed into a parked car nearby. Police initiated life saving measures on the suspect and called the fire department but he did not survive.
Additional Resources:
- https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1193942694004588&id=956901834375343 added December 03, 2016 12:28
- http://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/surprise/surprise-police-shoot-and-kill-suspect-that-injured-officer-while-trying-to-flee-scene added December 03, 2016 12:28