Ryan Whitaker Wiki - Ryan Whitaker Biography Ryan Whitaker of Arizona was shot dead by Phoenix police after a neighbor complained of noise. Bodycam footage showed him looking like he was kneeling to lower his gun just before he was shot multiple times. Now his family is looking for answers. Ryan Whitaker Age He was 40 years old. Ryan Whitaker Shot & Killed Ryan Whitaker, 40, in Ahwatukee, Arizona, was shot and killed on May 21, AZ Central reported. Earlier that week, he was holding his 9mm pistol in his right hand when he knocked on his door late at night, as he had heard a similar knock late at night. After Whitaker opened the door, officer Jeff Cooke shot him from behind at least twice, AZ Central reported. Officer John Ferragamo was with him but did not shoot. The officers were standing on either side of the door, AZ Central reported, and although they announced themselves when they knocked, they could not be seen through a peephole. Body Cam Video AZ Central has released a longer video of their bodycam shots, which you can watch below. According to AZ Central, the incident involves a conversation with Whitaker's girlfriend, Brandee Nees. According to AZ Family, Whitaker's brother Steven said that his brother could not hear the officers revealing who they were because of the loud music. The video does not show officers helping out after Whitaker was shot. Read the full article