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| A Chandler officer-involved shooting near Dobson and Warner roads on August 27, 2026, left 22-year-old Romero Anthony Hernandez dead. Mesa Police is investigating the shooting under the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team protocol. |
Man Dies After Chandler Officer Shoots Him Near Dobson and Warner Roads
By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published August 27th, 2026
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CHANDLER, Ariz. — A man died Thursday afternoon after being shot by a Chandler Police officer during a confrontation near Dobson and Warner roads.
The incident began just before 3:30 p.m. on August 27, 2026, when officers were called to the intersection for reports of a man waving a gun.
When two officers arrived, police say they found 22-year-old Romero Anthony Hernandez holding a firearm and pointing it in different directions.
According to Chandler Police, officers repeatedly ordered Hernandez to drop the gun, but he did not comply.
Police say one of the officers then fired a single shot, striking Hernandez and causing him to drop the weapon.
After officers determined it was safe to move in, they began lifesaving efforts until Chandler Fire crews arrived.
Hernandez was taken to a hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries.
Investigators say a gun was found next to Hernandez after the shooting. Police also reported finding a second firearm on him before he was transported to the hospital.
No officers were injured, and police say no bystanders were hurt.
The Chandler officer who fired the shot has been with the department for about three years. His or her name has not yet been released.
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| The Mesa Police Department is leading the investigation into the fatal Chandler officer-involved shooting under the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, or EVCIRT, protocol. |
Mesa Police Leading the Shooting Investigation
Because the shooting involved a Chandler Police officer, the use-of-force investigation is being handled by the Mesa Police Department under the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team, or EVCIRT, protocol.
Chandler Police will continue handling questions surrounding the original call and what happened before the shooting. Mesa Police will handle the investigation into the officer's use of deadly force.
EVCIRT is made up of law enforcement agencies across the East Valley and is used to investigate critical force incidents involving participating departments.
The team includes police departments from Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Detectives from Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale or Tempe can serve as the primary investigating agency, while Apache Junction, Paradise Valley and Queen Creek assist in supporting roles.
The investigation remains active, and additional details could be released as detectives review evidence and interview witnesses.
Thank you to our first responders who continue working every day to keep our community safe.
Source: Chandler Police Department media advisory provided to iSkyNews.com.
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