Deputy kills theft suspect in Gila County shooting

A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a theft suspect during a reported theft at a motorcycle shop near Payson, Gila County. The incident occurred late Thursday night when deputies attempted to stop a pickup truck towing stolen vehicles. The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other suspects fled and remain at large. The Gila County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft and the shooting, while the Arizona Department of Public Safety is looking into the shooting incident. Authorities have urged local residents to stay alert and report any information. The identities of the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the theft are still under investigation.