An Arizona sheriff’s deputy has died following staying shot while trying to apprehend a theft suspect who barricaded himself from responding officers just before surrendering, authorities reported.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Lopez, 51, responded to the call in a Cordes Lake community around Stagecoach Trail and Purple Rock Road on Tuesday when the suspect shot him, Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes claimed at a news meeting on Tuesday evening. 

People referred to as 911 and responding officers located Lopez unresponsive at the scene, Rhodes explained. He was rushed to the nearest fireplace department and swiftly airlifted to a healthcare facility. Lopez underwent operation but did not endure.

Officers explained that the SWAT workforce was deployed to the scene when the suspect barricaded himself within his household. The suspect was inevitably taken into custody.

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What led to the taking pictures was unclear, and Rhodes explained no further more specifics would be quickly introduced about the incident. 

The suspect barricaded himself inside of his property subsequent the shooting. (FOX10 Phoenix KSAZ)

Lopez was a 14-calendar year veteran of the sheriff’s office. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Rhodes finished the new meeting with remarks about the escalating violence against legislation enforcement.

No information were being produced about what led to the deputy's taking pictures whilst he tried to apprehend a theft suspect on Tuesday in Cordes Lake, Arizona. (FOX10 Phoenix KSAZ)

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"The violence against legislation enforcement, we are looking at it escalate all over the place, and it has received to prevent," said Rhodes. "These are group servants. These are men and women that are out there serving the community, preserving everyday living, liberty, and residence, and they do not should have this."

No other aspects had been supplied for the duration of the Tuesday evening push meeting. 

The sheriff’s workplace asked for that the Arizona Department of Community Safety consider above the investigation.