GLENDALE, AZ – In a sobering incident on the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a man was fatally shot by police in Glendale after a domestic violence call escalated into an officer-involved shooting. The man, identified as Angelo Amor, was pronounced dead at the scene, while another individual was discovered with life-threatening injuries.
The sequence of events began around 7:00 p.m. when Glendale police officers were dispatched to the area of 47th and Glendale Avenues due to reports of domestic violence. Upon arriving, officers encountered a woman who claimed she had been threatened with a firearm by a man who had since fled the scene in a vehicle.
Following the initial call, officers located a vehicle matching the description provided near 47th Avenue and Diana. Near this vehicle, they identified a man who matched the suspect's description. Officers issued commands for the man to show his hands, which he initially followed. However, the situation took a critical turn when, according to police reports, Amor dropped his hands and seemed to reach for an object, prompting an officer to fire their weapon.
Tragically, Amor was killed in the ensuing gunfire. The identity of the officer who discharged their weapon has not been disclosed, maintaining confidentiality while the investigation proceeds.
Adding to the complexity of the event, another man was found at the scene, suffering from severe injuries. The nature of these injuries and how they were sustained remains under investigation. The relationship between this man and Amor is also part of the ongoing inquiry, with authorities piecing together the dynamics of the situation.
No police officers were harmed during the incident, a detail that Glendale Police Department confirmed. To ensure an unbiased investigation into the circumstances of the shooting, the case has been turned over to the Peoria Police Department.
Details regarding any weapon involved in the incident have not been fully disclosed by the authorities. The focus of the investigation now includes verifying the presence and use of any firearms or other potential threats that might have precipitated the use of lethal force by the officer.
The community has been urged by the Glendale Police Department to come forward with any information that could aid in understanding the full scope of the incident. Anonymous tips can be submitted through local crime-stopper services, or individuals can contact the Peoria Police Department directly.
As this investigation unfolds, the implications of this event stretch beyond the immediate tragedy. It raises questions about police response protocols in domestic violence situations, the use of force, and the community's role in ensuring transparency and accountability in law enforcement actions. The Glendale and Peoria police departments are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses, with a community eagerly awaiting answers and a thorough examination of the actions taken that night.
