GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale Police Department says its officers were involved in the deadly shooting of a man suspected of killing his brother during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Police say the incident started around 7 a.m. when officers were called to investigate a domestic violence incident involving two brothers at a home near 59th Avenue and Cactus Road.
The brothers’ mother, who they live with at the home, reported that there was an altercation in one of their bedrooms and one gunshot was fired.
A 54-year-old man, later identified as Steven Landos, was reportedly shot during the dispute and was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the suspect, Steven's brother, Terry Landos, 64, fled the scene in a white van.
The department’s Real Time Crime Center was given suspect vehicle information, and within 10 minutes was able to locate the vehicle near 163rd and Grand avenues.
Undercover Glendale detectives utilized their technology, including license plate readers, traffic cameras and a drone, to locate the suspect, who was found in a wash area while armed with a handgun.
At that point in time, a shooting involving the officers occurred.
Police say the Terry Landos suffered “critical” injuries, but has since died.
No officers were hurt during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police said they have had prior contact with the brothers, though they did not go more in depth about their history or contacts with police.
Officials said there was no threat to the community during the incident, and that this was an isolated domestic violence incident.
