Pinal County Sheriff’s sergeant kills child sex crimes suspect in Winkelman

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – A man who was wanted in connection with child sex crimes was shot and killed by a Pinal County Sheriff’s sergeant on the night of July 18.

What we know:

At around 10 p.m. in the town of Winkelman, deputies were searching for a 60-year-old wanted man, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.

“Deputies located the suspect at a house in the 200 block of 2nd Street in Winkelman,” PCSO said. “Preliminary evidence indicates the suspect refused commands, produced a handgun, chambered a round, and took an offensive position towards deputies, resulting in a deputy-involved shooting.”

What’s next:

The man died at the scene, and his name won’t be released until authorities notify next of kin.

The sergeant who shot the suspect is on paid leave.

The investigation into what happened remains ongoing.

Map of the area where the shooting happened

What we don’t know:

PCSO did not provide information about the child sex crimes case that the suspect was accused in.