Phoenix police were involved in a shooting Friday night near Interstate 17 and 19th Avenue in south Phoenix, according to officials, who kept a heavy law-enforcement presence in the area while investigators worked to piece together what happened.
What officials say
Phoenix police confirmed officers were involved in the shooting and that local crews responded to the scene. As reported by 12News, the department described the situation as a developing incident and did not immediately release information about possible injuries or the status of any suspect.
Where it happened
Television crews and early reports placed the scene around the Durango Curve near 19th Avenue, just north of I-17. AZFamily reported that police had not said whether anyone was hurt and described a large, active police presence blanketing the neighborhood.
Investigation and review
The city has not released full details, and as with other officer-involved shootings in Phoenix, this incident is expected to trigger both criminal and administrative reviews. The Phoenix Police Department's media-advisory pages note that such shootings are typically investigated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Major Incident Division and reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Officials have said they will provide more information as investigators gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Context for residents
Neighbors told reporters they saw multiple police units swarm the area and temporary street restrictions go up while detectives processed the scene. AZFamily noted that this case is one of the valley's recent law-enforcement-involved shootings this year, and authorities are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact investigators.
