Mesa Police have been called to a neighborhood near Main Street and Greenfield Road early Monday morning after reports of a shooting, as a man was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to a statement obtained by AZ Family, the disturbance began as a noise complaint involving loud yelling which escalated into a physical fight among multiple individuals, culminating in gunshots.
While officers were en route to the scene, another call reported several people entering a red vehicle, followed by additional gunfire. Detective Brandi Myers, in a briefing, disclosed, "The caller described the disturbance escalating into a physical fight involving multiple people and heard what sounded like a gunshot." Further information from FOX 10 Phoenix suggests that initial information points to a suspect fleeing the scene in the same red vehicle.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was provided with emergency first aid before being transported to a hospital, with his current condition still remaining unknown. "Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was moved to a secure area where emergency first aid was administered and has since been transported to the hospital. His current condition is unknown," said Myers, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
The investigation is currently active, as authorities are piecing together the events that led to the shooting, and no suspect description or names have been released at this time. The scene is expected to be an active one for investigators for at least the next several hours, police said, the investigation is expected to be ongoing. This story is expected to develop as more details become available.
