In Phoenix, Arizona, a confrontation on December 18, 2014, ended in the death of 35-year-old Joshua Dawson. The events leading to the fatal encounter began when police responded to reports of a man throwing rocks and knives at officers.
The situation escalated, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Dawson sustained injuries from the gunfire and was transported to a hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, dying on the same day as the incident.
The case drew attention as the family of Dawson raised questions about the circumstances leading to the use of lethal force.
