Murder suspect flees, crashes into MCSO vehicle in Scottsdale, officials say

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A man was found dead in the front yard of a Scottsdale home on Saturday. 

What we know:

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to several 911 calls around 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 regarding shots fired near the 34000 block of 140th Way in Scottsdale. 

Deputies found a man dead with at least one gunshot wound in the front yard of a home, and the suspect fleeing the area.

Dig deeper:

While MCSO attempted a traffic stop, the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Antwain Clark Jr., collided with one of their patrol vehicles. 

Clark was taken into custody and booked on charges of second-degree murder.

What we don’t know:

The identity of the victim, their relationship to the suspect, and the events leading up to the murder have not been released.