Suspect linked to Mesa homicide is identified in Globe by authorities

The U.S. Marshals Service identified the man taken into custody Friday in connection to a Mesa homicide.

Joseph Pratt, 46, was wanted for weapon violations and a recent Mesa homicide, and was identified by the Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force in Globe, Ariz., according to authorities.

When officers approached to make contact, Pratt shot at officers and then barricaded himself inside of a residence, firing off several more shots "with no regard of the safety of the community," said U.S. Marshal Matthew Tate.

Members of the Task Force, along with the Mesa Police Department SWAT, Apache Junction SWAT, Department of Public Safety SWAT, Globe Police Department and Gila County Sheriff's Department attempted to negotiate for a peaceful surrender.

Pratt failed to comply with the officers' orders to evacuate the premises and after a less lethal use of munition, he was ultimately arrested. Pratt was then transported to a hospital to be treated, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported during the shooting and the investigation is still ongoing.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Suspect arrested in Mesa homicide is identified by authorities