Man Held Baby While Armed With A Machete, Police Forced To Drop Him
Phoenix Police have released bodycam footage of Wilson Melgar, who was holding a baby and armed with a machete during a domestic violence call on September 24, 2025.
Officers ordered Melgar to drop the weapon and release the child, firing less-lethal rounds when he refused.
When Melgar made a threatening move toward the baby, an officer shot him.
The baby was rescued with minor injuries.
Melgar was hospitalized, then booked on charges including child abuse, aggravated assault, endangerment, and kidnapping.
