Traffic in a normally quiet Buckeye neighborhood came to a sudden stop Thursday night after a shooting that police said left at least one person hurt and triggered a large crime scene around Miller Road and Warner Road. Officers shut down streets, pushed onlookers back and warned residents and drivers to stay away while detectives went to work.
Scene and police response
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, officers blocked off local streets in the area and urged the public to steer clear so investigators could safely comb through the neighborhood. SkyFOX flew over the scene as crews continued working into the night, with evidence technicians still on the ground around 10 p.m.
Victims and early reports
As reported by Arizona's Family, Buckeye police later said the victims were females roughly 16 to 20 years old and that one woman died at the scene. Two others, including a pregnant woman, were rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. The outlet also reported that two men were seen running from the area and that, as of its latest update, no arrests had been made.
Witness accounts
A neighbor, Justin Kennedy, told FOX 10 Phoenix he heard “four or five” gunshots and immediately knew “something was nearby.” Multiple neighbors described a heavy police presence flooding the Westpark area as cruisers, crime-scene vans and officers remained on scene well into the night.
Investigation status
Buckeye police have not released any information about a possible motive or the identities of suspects. Investigators stayed in the neighborhood for hours, interviewing residents and searching for evidence as local outlets worked to piece together evolving details. Officials said they plan to release more information once facts are confirmed.
This story will be updated as Buckeye police share new details. Residents in the area are urged to monitor official Buckeye Police Department channels for verified updates.
