News source: PCSO
On July 17, 2025, at approximately 7:51 p.m., a Pinal County Sheriff’s Office sergeant initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Gantzel Road and Pecan Creek Drive. The vehicle failed to yield, and deputies initiated a pursuit.
During the pursuit, the suspect committed an aggravated assault against the sergeant using the vehicle.
The vehicle later crashed near North Gantzel Road and East Combs Road, where a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Preliminary evidence indicates that rounds were fired at deputies.
The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
A male passenger was detained and transported to a Valley hospital with minor injuries.
A PCSO deputy was also injured during the exchange of gunfire and was transported to a Valley hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
