Gunfire under a busy north Phoenix freeway underpass sent two men to the hospital Sunday night and left a woman in handcuffs as detectives worked to untangle what happened near the Interstate 17 and Cactus Road interchange.
According to Phoenix police, the call came in just before 8:30 p.m. when an off-duty officer reported hearing a gunshot in the area. At nearly the same time, multiple 911 callers told dispatchers that two men were fighting and that shots had been fired nearby. Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds and got them to a local hospital, where their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. A woman believed to be connected to the incident was detained at the scene, though investigators have not said how she may have been involved. As ABC15 Arizona reported, the investigation remained active into the night as the underpass stayed taped off.
Area Has Seen Other Police Responses
The stretch around the I-17 and Cactus Road interchange has already drawn significant law-enforcement attention this year, with several notable police responses and investigations on the books. Multiple advisories tied to the area are listed in the department's media archive, which helps explain the quick and visible police presence when calls started coming in near the freeway, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Investigation Continues
Detectives have not publicly released the names of those involved, any suspect description or a possible motive. "What led up to the shooting remains under investigation," ABC15 Arizona noted. Officials said they expect to share more details as the probe moves forward and additional information is confirmed.
