BREAKING: After a three-day manhunt, police believe they have located the suspect who allegedly shot a Phoenix officer on Thursday, sources tell ABC15. STORY:
SWAT officers in armored vehicles surrounded an apartment complex near 66th Street and Osborn Road around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The complex is where detectives believe 35-year-old Nicholas Cowan is hiding, according to sources.
Cowan is wanted in connection to a Thursday domestic violence incident in which he allegedly shot and wounded one officer. Witnesses told ABC15 they saw Cowan earlier in the day and have heard police repeatedly calling for him to come out immediately. Phoenix PD said the search for Cowan, which involves federal partners from the FBI and ATF, has been a 24/7 operation.Police said the wounded officer, a 24-year veteran of the police department, remains in intensive care in stable condition and is “doing well” after successful surgery Thursday to remove a bullet.
On Sunday, prior to the arrest, Police Chief Jeri Williams said “These attacks taking place in our own backyard and across our country show a blatant disregard for human life and law enforcement.” She went on to say, “Despite these attacks on our police family, our officers continue to respond to calls for service to assure the safety of our community. We are committed to finding the criminal who attacked one of our own. That commitment extends to all victims of crime.