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Scottsdale Police Release Footage of Hostage Rescue Operation Resulting in Fatality
Scottsdale police have recently made public a “critical incident briefing” containing snippets of body-camera footage capturing a hostage rescue operation that took place in November, resulting in the death of one man. The release of the video aims to shed light on the events that unfolded during the operation.
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According to Sgt. Allison Sempsis, a spokesperson for the Scottsdale Police Department, the incident occurred on November 13 in the area of Horne and Broadway Road in Mesa. The police received information about a kidnapping victim being held captive inside a vehicle, which was occupied by two suspects, later identified as 45-year-old Rene Calderon and 43-year-old Wyatt Edge. The suspects were also believed to be involved in an armed robbery that had occurred a few weeks prior.
As the vehicle pulled into a parking lot and one of the suspects entered a nearby restaurant, detectives approached the scene at approximately 11:47 a.m. The released video includes footage from a surveillance camera positioned nearby, clearly showing multiple police cars strategically blocking the suspect vehicle. With their firearms drawn, the detectives swiftly approached the car.
Sgt. Sempsis reported that as soon as the detectives approached, Calderon opened fire on them using a fully automatic rifle. It was also noted that Calderon was wearing body armor, posing a significant threat to the officers. In response to the imminent danger, four detectives returned fire. Meanwhile, the hostage managed to escape from the car and sought shelter behind a nearby vehicle.
One of the detectives’ body-camera footage captured the intense moment when he exited his car from the passenger side while gunshots echoed in the background. The detective approached the suspect vehicle, where other detectives were already positioned with their weapons ready. The detective made the decision to discharge his firearm into the vehicle, as Calderon was still moving and had a gun pointed towards the officers, posing an ongoing threat to their lives.
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Another detective’s body-camera footage depicted him exiting his vehicle and firing multiple shots at the suspect car using his rifle. During this exchange of gunfire, some police vehicles were hit by Calderon’s shots. Additionally, the footage captured the moment when the hostage successfully escaped from the car and started running away. The detective quickly caught up to the hostage, ensuring their safety, and communicated the secure status to the other detectives.
The hostage, identified as a male, could be heard expressing gratitude towards the police officers for rescuing him. The footage also revealed that one of the detectives noticed Calderon was still breathing and urgently called for a trauma kit. Unfortunately, Calderon later succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Sgt. Sempsis confirmed that one detective sustained minor injuries during the operation and received treatment at a local hospital, subsequently being released. Meanwhile, Edge, the second suspect, surrendered to the police from inside the restaurant and was subsequently arrested.
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Following the incident, the detectives involved were placed on leave while the Scottsdale Police Department initiated both administrative and criminal investigations. The Mesa police will handle the criminal investigation, and once completed, the findings will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
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