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Two Phoenix Officers Shot During Vehicle Break-In Pursuit

One officer critically injured while another was saved by a ballistic vest; suspect detained after extensive search.

  • Suspect identified as Saul Bal, 41, faces multiple charges including attempted murder.
  • Incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. during a response to a car break-in call.
  • Bal attempted to flee, leading to an exchange of gunfire with pursuing officers.
  • One officer remains in critical condition; the other is stable.
  • Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan condemned the violence, marking the 11th officer shooting this year.
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