On the evening of September 28, 2020, a violent encounter in a Chandler neighborhood resulted in the death of 50-year-old Michael Payne, a Black/African American man. Shots were reported around 9 p.m. in the area of Colorado and Elgin streets, near Arizona Avenue and Frye Road. First responders found two people involved; Payne was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds and another individual was taken into police custody.

Authorities told the community there were no other people involved and no further danger to the public. The Chandler Police Department said the investigation was ongoing as they worked to determine what led to the deadly confrontation. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Michael Payne that could help investigators, please come forward.