Police in Phoenix are searching for a man who allegedly shot a police officer at a convenience store on Thursday. Police responded to a call for domestic violence and met a woman at a convenience store because she reportedly felt uncomfortable meeting the police at her home, according to Fox 10. Gary Macagni, a witness, told Fox 10 that the situation became violent after some time and he saw an officer fall to the ground. “She was there for a while, talking to a lady. I turn my back when [I hear] “Shots, maybe 10 of them, and I see an officer fall,” Macagni said. The Phoenix Police Department identified Nicholas Cowan as a suspect Thursday night and said he weighed 215 pounds and was 6.0 “tall, with tattoos on his neck, arms, chest and back. Cowan is 35 years old. according to police (Phoenix Police Department) The injured police officer, who was identified as a 40-year-old woman, is currently in critical condition and is being treated at a local hospital. He was shot in the stomach at least once. The Phoenix Police Department identified Nicholas Cowan as a suspect Thursday night and said he weighed 215 pounds and was 6.0 “tall, with tattoos on his neck, arms, chest and back. Cowan is 35 years old. according to the police. Police say Cowan is “armed and dangerous” and encouraged people to call 911 if they saw him. Phoenix police have also released photos of Cowan since Thursday, where he allegedly appears to be entering the convenience store. Police say they are confident Cowan will be found. Phoenix police have been posting photos of Cowan since Thursday, where he appears to be entering the convenience store. (Phoenix Police Department) “I will say this: I am sure we will find this man,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jerry Williams. “Blue Alert” was activated by the police on Thursday night for Cowan. Phoenix police have been posting photos of Cowan since Thursday, where he appears to be entering the convenience store. (Phoenix Police Department) Cowan is said to have a deep criminal record, according to Fox 10. The man has a criminal record dating back to the 2000s and records show he spent time in prison from 2006 to 2010 for multiple charges, including aggravated assault. , DUI deterioration, as well as poor weapon behavior. He also served a federal prison sentence as he pleaded guilty to possession of heroin for distribution. Cowan was released from prison in May 2020 and placed under surveillance when he was re-arrested for alleged manufacturing and distribution of drugs. Phoenix police have been posting photos of Cowan since Thursday, where he appears to be entering the convenience store. (Phoenix Police Department) According to Williams, eight police officers have been shot in the last four months. “I was shot by eight police officers and 13 were injured during the four critical incidents we had in the last four months,” Williams said. “Remember this: public safety is not just our safety. It is also the safety of the community.”
