Man opens fire while being taken into custody near 16th St and Glendale Ave

Officials say the man struggled with police, that is when the suspect's gun went off while it was still in his pocket. STORY:

Phoenix police say a 24-year-old man is in custody after he fired multiple gunshots at officers early Tuesday.Officials originally responded to a fight call between a man and a woman.

According to police, the man was ordered to take his hand out of his pocket various times. The man refused. Officials say the man struggled with police, that is when the suspect's gun went off while it was still in his pocket. The struggle continued as one officer was trying to take the man into custody, according to police. During the fight, the man fired more shots.He was booked into the Maricopa County Jail.No charges have been released.

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