Aggressive man strikes someone and flees on foot, Mesa AZ

Assault

Reported: 10/31/2025 11:30 PM

Near S Grand, Mesa, AZ 85210

A disturbance occurred near South Grand where a man was heard yelling and cursing. The man, described as aggressive, struck someone on the head without any weapons. No medical assistance was needed. The aggressive individual then fled on foot heading northbound. The victim identified the man as a male in his 50s wearing a red jersey. No personal names or exact street numbers are disclosed.

Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Fiesta Patrol District

01:50

Transcript:

00:00

We have Charlie 15 and another unit to break for a 927[1] wireless near South Grand.

00:09

5-915. Okay.

00:18

Copy.

00:20

It's near South Grand.

00:23

I'm Dean.

00:24

I copy.

00:29

He is for the 927[1] wireless. It's near South Grand.

00:33

The call taker heard a... or the call taker heard a male on 911, cursing at an unknown subject, then the line disconnected.

00:43

I'm talking to copy and route.

00:49

Okay, roll ahead on that grandfell.

00:52

Copy.

00:54

I have the caller back on the 21[2]. They said their friend was aggressive and then took off.

01:02

Are you saying they were punched in the head? No known weapons. R.B. saying no medics are needed.

01:11

Good thing got me.

01:15

RP did confirm their location is near South Grand.

01:21

A friend left on foot heading northbound.

01:27

We have this difference for that now that was?

01:30

Oh,

01:36

My friend is a Hispanic male 50s, red 49ers jersey with a number 80.

01:46

description of the friend, he's 58-185, brown balding here.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

927: Unknown situation requiring investigation, typically due to unclear or suspicious circumstances.

[2]

21: Request to make contact by telephone.

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Near S Grand, Mesa, AZ 85210

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