VIDEO: Phoenix PD Released Footage Of Officer Carrying Man To Safety

By Ginny Reese

March 15, 2021

Phoenix Police Department

The Phoenix Police Department posted body-cam footage of last month's deadly Desert Sky Mall shooting to Facebook, reported AZ Family.

The post was titled, "Running Toward Danger." It shows the officer's response as he ran toward the scene of the shooting.

According to the post, "'Active shooter' were the words the first arriving officer heard."

The shooting, that happened on Valentine's Day, was preceded by a disagreement over a pair of shoes.

Alejandro Martinez, a 17-year-old, was killed, and a 20-year-old man survived.

The responding police officer can be heard in the video saying, "Stand up. I'm taking you out of here. Let's go." The victim's face was blurred in the video, but blood can still be seen splattered on the floor.

The Facebook post stated:

"The officer picked up the victim, threw him over his shoulder, and carried him through the shopping center to get medical help, The victim was taken to the hospital and is recovering."

The officer can be heard consoling the victim, repeatedly saying, "You're all right."

When the victim was brought outside, he can be heard asking, "Am I gonna die?"

The officer responded, "No, dude. You're OK. I promise you're not gonna die."

The officer in the video hasn't yet been identified.

Photo: Phoenix Police Department

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