A quiet Monday in north Phoenix turned violent when a woman was critically wounded in a shooting near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road, according to police. Officers responded to the area, detained a man at the scene and brought in air and K-9 support while detectives started processing evidence.
As reported by 12News, officers found the woman with at least one gunshot wound and described her condition as life-threatening. A male suspect was taken into custody without incident as police cleared witnesses and bystanders from the immediate area.
Police response and scene
Air and K-9 units swept the surrounding neighborhood while streets were blocked off so detectives could comb through the scene. Officials cautioned that access around the intersection would likely be limited for several hours while they collected evidence.
Victim condition and investigation status
Per 12News, detectives had not released the suspect’s identity and said the investigation remains active. Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or captured video in the area to contact police with tips.
Neighborhood context
The north Phoenix corridor around 35th Avenue has seen multiple shootings and large police responses in recent months, including gunfire at 35th and Dunlap that left another victim fighting for his life. Those earlier incidents have pushed residents and neighborhood leaders to keep pressing for more targeted policing and safety measures.
The Phoenix Police Department lists media contacts, tip lines and victim services resources on its official page: City of Phoenix police. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
