An incident occurred in the area of 67th Avenue and Cheryl Drive, where a police officer was injured. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell addressed the situation, emphasizing that attacking law enforcement personnel is unacceptable.
“An attack on a police officer is never appropriate. These men and women risk their own lives and safety to do the job we’ve asked them to do,” Mitchell stated.
The altercation arose from an incorrect assumption by some individuals that the officer was involved in immigration enforcement. Despite this misunderstanding, Mitchell stressed the importance of accountability for unlawful actions.
“While their assumption that he was involved in an immigration enforcement was wrong, let me be clear: assaulting a police officer, or hurting another person, or damaging property for any reason is not acceptable and those who do so will be held accountable for their unlawful actions,” she affirmed.
Mitchell’s statement underscores her commitment to upholding law and order while recognizing the challenges faced by law enforcement officers.
