Phoenix PD Spin, Shoot Serial Armed Robber After High Speed Chase

By Bob Owens

Steven Del Rio was not what you would call a “smart man.” Del Rio got got of prison in May, but could not stay on the straight and narrow. He was the driver in an armed robbery yesterday that ended in his death after police officers in unmarked vehicles trapped him, spun him, and ventilated him.

A suspect in a bank robbery and pursuit from Avondale to Tempe has died after an exchange of gunfire with police officers Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased suspect has been identified as Steven Del Rio, 31, who had previously spent time in prison for armed robbery, aggravated assault and endangerment, according to Arizona Department of Corrections records.

Del Rio was most recently released from prison in May.

Aerial footage of the pursuit showed the suspect speeding down Valley roadways.

The robbery occurred at an Avondale bank, Credit Union West.
Police pursuit ends with shots fired.

It’s going to be interesting to see if there is any sort of an outcry from Phoenix’s social justice warriors over how the chase ended.

Phoenix police were able to get an unmarked pick-up truck in front of Del Rio during the pursuit, and the officer driving that vehicle forced Del …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms