Phoenix PD body cam video shows moment officer shot by suspect at gas station

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The Phoenix Police Department released body camera video that captured the moment that a Phoenix police officer was shot by alleged shooter Nicholas Cowan. 12 News has paused the video at the moment that the officer was shot.

Cowan, 35, is accused of shooting and seriously injuring a Phoenix police officer at a gas station near Cave Creek and Beardsley roads on April 14.

A woman called 911 and asked to meet police at the gas station because she was afraid of a confrontation with Cowan, the department said.

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