Authorities say the man who killed a DPS rookie in training had a history of mental illness

Authorities say the man who killed a DPS rookie in training and wounded another trooper during a fight along an interstate in suburban Phoenix, had a history of mental illness. The shooting occurred after troopers responded to reports late Wednesday of a person throwing rocks at vehicles on I-10 west of downtown Phoenix. A fight ensued when troopers tried to get 20-year old Isaac King off the roadway.24-year old Trooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed during the struggle. Six officers, including some local police, were struggling with the suspect for several minutes when he somehow got a hold of the weapon.Trooper Sean Rodecap was shot in the shoulder. Officials say King, who lives in Avondale, was on medication for anxiety and depression and has no criminal record.

 

Thanks AP.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here