GLENDALE, AZ — A suspect was shot by police after he allegedly shot and killed his father in Glendale, leading to an hours-long SWAT situation and shooting involving police overnight Thursday.
Glendale police say they got their first call from who they believe was the suspect, who allegedly said that he was at a family gathering and had been stabbed.
Police got to the scene near 67th and Glendale avenues and said the person at the scene was not cooperative.
Officials then say responding officers could hear gunshots coming from the home, but were still searching for anybody who had possibly been shot.
They then received another call from a woman who said she tried calling her father, and when she did, her brother answered and said he had shot him.
Police say neighbors were then told to shelter in place as SWAT crews arrived on scene.
As they got there, the suspect fired at the SWAT team.
Officers returned fire, and gunfire continued to be exchanged until after midnight.
Two officers eventually shot the man, according to police.
The suspect was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Police say he has undergone surgery and is expected to live.
After police were able to get into the home, they discovered that 48-year-old Antonio Vargas-Granados was deceased. Police believe he was the father of the suspect.
The suspect, 26-year-old Rafael Vargas-Olvera, is facing charges of homicide, aggravated assault, and attempted murder of a police officer.
No officers were injured in the incident.
Vargas-Olvera was hospitalized for nearly two months but has since been released and taken into custody.
