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2 Phoenix police officers arrested and fired following violent, unreported traffic stop
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Their actions during the stop were not reported, and no body-worn camera was activated. Further information on the investigation is available, including comments from the police chief on the confirmed details of the incident.
A traffic stop turned violent when two officers used force on a man and woman. The incident occurred at night and involved a vehicle stop. Details of the event are being investigated, with findings indicating physical assault and taser use on the victims.
The officers involved have been arrested and fired. Their actions during the stop were not reported, and no body-worn camera was activated.
Further information on the investigation is available, including comments from the police chief on the confirmed details of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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