An Avondale officer-involved shooting in Litchfield Park on Thursday left one adult man injured and in the hospital, according to authorities. Litchfield Park relies on Avondale for police services, so Avondale officers handled the call. Officials said no officers were hurt and offered only limited information about what triggered the gunfire.
Where it happened
The shooting happened in a neighborhood near Villa Nueva Drive and Dysart Road, police said. Avondale officers told FOX 10 Phoenix that one adult male was taken to a hospital for treatment and confirmed that no officers were injured.
Which agency responded
Litchfield Park contracts with the City of Avondale for police services and does not operate its own police department, according to the City of Litchfield Park. That setup puts Avondale officers in charge of emergency calls and local investigations within Litchfield Park city limits.
Investigation underway
Avondale police have not said what led up to the shooting or when more details might be released, FOX 10 Phoenix reported. The department’s brief statement noted that one person was taken to the hospital and reiterated that no officers were injured.
How to report tips
Anyone with information or video related to the shooting is asked to call Avondale Police non-emergency at 623-333-7070, or dial 911 in an emergency. The City of Litchfield Park website lists the Avondale Police Department as the primary law enforcement agency serving residents.
