A late-night shooting in Glendale has left two teenagers with serious injuries. The incident, which unfolded near the crossroads of 59th Avenue and Olive, occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to a Fox 10 Phoenix report, police arrived to find chaos as witnesses were seen rapidly fleeing the scene, only to return later to cooperate with law enforcement.
Glendale Police shared that the victims, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old, were shot following an altercation. "Several witnesses on the scene initially fled due to the shooting but later returned and provided some key elements and details to investigators providing some clarity to the situation," the police statement read. Both victims were swiftly transported to an area hospital, where they are expected to survive their serious injuries.
Details surrounding the shooting are still emerging and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed. Local news outlet 12News reported that the motives and circumstances that led to the violence remain unclear, and no information regarding potential suspects has been released at this time.
