An early morning shootout on Tuesday between a gunman and Phoenix cops landed the shooter in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. The isolated incident unfolded around the vicinity of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road at approximately 6:47 a.m., sparking an immediate police response.
Officers arriving at the scene were met with gunfire when they confronted a man reportedly wielding a weapon. FOX 10 Phoenix quoted Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower, "That man fired at officers, officers returned fire. I can confirm the man was struck. He is being treated at a local hospital right now with non-life-threatening injuries." Fortunately, no officers or community members sustained any injuries during the confrontation.
The identity of the man involved has yet to be made public as authorities continue to delve into the situation. The limited information available indicates that the altercation did not pose any additional threat to the public nor did it disrupt the relative morning calm for long.
Details are still emerging, and the investigation is ongoing. 12News notes to stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available regarding the shooting and subsequent events.
