Update on Feb. 7, 2026, at 12 p.m. MST – AZDPS and Phoenix Police Identify Suspect Booked on 18 Counts of Attempted Murder After Shootout with Troopers

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 7:12 p.m., Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) SWAT personnel served a high-risk search warrant in the area of 2435 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix. The suspect, 51-year-old Darrelle Lazane Bell, was wanted on a felony grand jury warrant for weapons misconduct and drug possession.

As SWAT personnel prepared to enter the residence, two individuals outside alerted Bell to the presence of law enforcement. Bell began shooting in the direction of troopers, who returned fire. Bell received non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released from the hospital.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Bell was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on the following charges:

• Attempted First Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, 18 counts - A.R.S. § 13-1105(A)(3)
• Possession of Weapon by a Prohibited Person, 3 counts - A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(4)
• Discharging a Firearm in City Limits, 3 counts - A.R.S. § 13-3107 (A)
• Resisting Arrest, 1 count - A.R.S. § 13-2508(A)(2)

Bell was also booked on the original outstanding warrant. He is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond.

During the exchange of gunfire, an AZDPS SWAT sergeant sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder and a wound to his arm. Three other SWAT personnel were injured by shrapnel. All four were treated and released for their injuries.

The AZDPS extends its sincere gratitude to the Phoenix Police Department, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and the emergency medical personnel who responded to assist our troopers at the scene.

The Phoenix Police Department will lead the investigation into the shooting.

No further information is available at this time. 

Suspect Booking Number: G234832

Preliminary Information - Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 9:15 p.m.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, just after 7 p.m., Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) SWAT troopers were serving a high-risk search warrant in the area of 2435 W. Indian School Rd. when a trooper-involved shooting occurred. At least one trooper was injured in the shooting and has been transported to a hospital. The suspect, who was also injured in the shooting, is in custody and was transported to a hospital. 

Due to the recent events in Flagstaff, PIOs will not be responding to the scene.

There will not be any further updates tonight. 

Incident ID# I26007530. 

Update on Feb. 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. MST – Shooting Suspect Identified

The suspect involved in the shooting that took place in Flagstaff on Feb. 4, 2026, has been identified as 50-year-old Terrell Storey. Storey sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting and remains in the hospital in the custody of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. He will be booked into the Coconino County Jail upon release from the hospital.

Storey faces the following charges:

• First Degree Murder, 2 counts - A.R.S. § 13-1105(A)(2)
• Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, 10 counts - A.R.S. § 13-1204(A)2)
• First Degree Burglary, 3 counts - A.R.S. § 13-1508(A)
• Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence, 1 count - A.R.S. §13-2904(A)1)

Storey is being held on a $5 million cash-only bond.

For additional information related to charging, please contact the Coconino County Attorney’s Office.

Update at 5 p.m. MST - Press Conference in Phoenix on Feb. 6

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10 a.m., to provide an update on the February 4 crash of an AZDPS helicopter that resulted in the deaths of two department personnel. Colonel Glover will deliver remarks and take questions from the media.

The briefing will take place in front of AZDPS Headquarters:

2102 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85009

Media parking will be available in the visitor lot on the southwest corner of N. 21st Avenue and W. Encanto Blvd. No RSVP is required.

The press conference will also be livestreamed on our website: azdps.gov/live

For any questions, please email: [email protected]

Update at 9 a.m. MST - Press Conference in Flagstaff on Feb. 5

Colonel Jeffrey Glover, Director of the AZDPS, will hold a news conference at the Flagstaff Police Department at 9:30 a.m. MST today, February 5, 2026.

Colonel Glover will be providing a statement and will not be taking questions.

Flagstaff Chief of Police Sean Connolly will also address the media and the community.

Address:

Flagstaff Police Department

911 E. Sawmill Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Members of the media are asked to gather in the police department lobby, where they will be escorted to the news conference location.

Preliminary Information at 3:35 a.m. MST:

On the evening of Wednesday, February 4, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Ranger Helicopter crew responded to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies with an active shooter incident in the Flagstaff area, providing tactical air support. Tragically, during the incident, the helicopter crashed, killing both the pilot and the trooper/paramedic on board. Their identities will not be released at this time.

Prior to the crash, law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting with the active shooting suspect. The suspect, who suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds, has been taken into custody. No other injuries were sustained during the incident. The AZDPS Major Incident Division will be taking the lead in the investigation of the shooting. AZDPS will also be working jointly with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on the helicopter crash investigation. Further details will be released later.

Incident #I26007320

Just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper assigned to the Canine District stopped the driver of a red Mitsubishi on eastbound Interstate 40 in Flagstaff for civil traffic violations.

During the stop, the trooper observed indicators consistent with criminal activity. A narcotics detection canine alerted to the vehicle, and a subsequent search revealed approximately 23 pounds of cocaine. The street value of the cocaine seized is approximately $178,000.

The driver, 49-year-old Rodolfo Vega of Topeka, Kansas, was arrested and booked into the Coconino County Jail on charges of possession and transportation of a narcotic drug for sale.

Operation Desert Guardian (ODG) is a statewide, intelligence-driven task force that unites local, state, Tribal, and federal partners to dismantle dangerous criminal networks operating in Arizona.

This latest significant seizure underscores the vigilance and determination of AZDPS troopers to disrupt drug trafficking operations and protect Arizona communities from dangerous drugs and violent crime.

Initial Statement

 TUCSON, AZ — At approximately 12:32 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Trooper was involved in a shooting at the Intersection of Interstate 10 and Speedway Boulevard. 

 The off-ramps and the intersection will be closed for an extended period to complete the investigation. Please use alternative routes.

 AZDPS extends its appreciation to the Tucson Police Department, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and the Arizona Department of Transportation for their assistance.

 Incident ID I26005305. 

 Update: January 28, 2026

 TUCSON, AZ — On Tuesday, January 27^th, 2026, at approximately 12:29 a.m., an AZDPS trooper attempted to stop a driver for criminal speed on eastbound Interstate 10 near milepost 252. The driver of a white Toyota Camry failed to yield to the trooper’s lights and siren, prompting a pursuit. The suspect vehicle exited the freeway at Speedway Boulevard, striking a bicyclist and a pedestrian before crashing. The suspect fired rounds at the pursuing trooper, and the trooper returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect attempted to flee after being shot and was taken into custody shortly after. He was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

A trooper sustained minor injuries during the incident.

The bicyclist succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The bicyclist's name has not yet been released.

The Department’s Major Incident Division (MID) is investigating. The intersection reopened just before 3 p.m. For more information on MID, please follow this link: https://www.azdps.gov/organization

Wellton, AZ — On January 21st, at approximately 10:09 a.m., a trooper assigned to the Canine District Drug Enforcement Bureau conducted a traffic stop on a white 2011 BMW X5 traveling eastbound on Interstate 8 near milepost 21 for multiple moving violations.

During the course of the stop, the trooper observed indicators of criminal activity. A subsequent consent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 167.55 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a false floor compartment.

The suspect, 26-year-old Alex Peres of Baja California, Mexico was taken into custody and booked  into the Yuma Federal Detention Facility for possession of and transportation of dangerous drugs for sale. 

The investigation was supported by District Four Highway Patrol and the Yuma Narcotics Squad. This seizure represents a significant disruption to illegal drug trafficking and highlights the effectiveness of proactive traffic enforcement and interagency cooperation.

Incident Number: I26004262