Domestic violence suspect opens fire on cops at hotel, lights out in Arizona [VIDEO]

Cody Charles Long, 32, faces multiple felony charges including domestic violence and aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer after a shooting at a DoubleTree by Hilton on March 22, 2024.

The incident began shortly before midnight when a hotel employee contacted 911 to report a woman was seeking help, claiming she had been held against her will in a room for several hours . The victim indicated that she had been assaulted at gunpoint by a man she knew.

Upon arriving at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located near Interstate 10 and Chandler Boulevard, officers received a second 911 call from the same employee who was with the victim.

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The employee handed the phone to the victim, who told dispatchers, “He tried, he's trying to kill me,” and called for emergency help as he hid in a bedroom.

The victim further said: “He has already tried to kill me.” The employee also reported that the suspect was trying to leave the hotel.

According to Chandler Police Sgt. Ricardo Gonzales, officers responding to the scene found a man matching the suspect's description in the hotel parking lot.

As an officer attempted to make contact, edited video footage shows Long firing several rounds, prompting officers to take cover behind a patrol vehicle. In response, an officer fired his weapon at Long.

A second officer, who was inside the hotel and had heard the radio communications, exited the building and also fired at Long after issuing several commands to drop the weapon.

The officer's commands, “Let him go now. Let him go,” were heard before additional shots were fired.

After the shooting, police reported that Long was wounded in the lower part of his body. Officers provided medical assistance until Chandler Fire Department personnel arrived and transported him to the hospital.

Long was later booked into the Maricopa County Jail.

The Chandler Police Department released a Critical Incident Video (CIB), which includes audio and visual documentation of the officer-involved shooting.

The video also contains strong language and graphic images, and viewers are advised to use discretion.

Chandler Police Department statement summary:

On March 22, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Chandler Police responded to a call at the DoubleTree by Hilton where a woman reported being held against her will and assaulted at gunpoint.

Officers quickly located a suspect in the parking lot matching the description provided.

The suspect fired at the officers, who then returned fire.

After the incident, Long received medical attention at the scene before being taken to hospital and later charged with multiple offences.

Long's charges include domestic violence and aggravated battery on law enforcement officers.

The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue to review available evidence and video footage.