A shooting investigation has shut down the northbound Loop 101 Pima off-ramp near Chaparral Road in Scottsdale, leaving one victim whose condition remains unknown and snarling the morning commute for drivers across the East Valley. Salt River police officers responded to the scene at 1:40 a.m. Friday, and the ramp remained closed hours later with no timeline for reopening.
Officers are investigating a shooting on the northbound off-ramp of the Loop 101 Pima near Chaparral Road, according to Arizona's Family. The outlet reports that there is one victim, but their current condition is unknown at this time. The closure has caused a large traffic backup for morning commuters early Friday, and northbound Loop 101 Pima was partially blocked.
Victim's Condition Still Unclear
Details about who was shot remain scarce. The victim wasn't identified, and their current condition is unknown, FOX 10 Phoenix reported, adding that Salt River police officers responded at 1:40 a.m. on Friday. Salt River police public information officer Erica Jakupi is the source cited for the condition update, though no further information on the victim's identity or status has been released.
Multiple Agencies Involved
Because the shooting happened on tribal land, Salt River police is working with the FBI, per protocol, the station's report notes. Phoenix police and Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers are also assisting with the investigation, rounding out a multi-agency response to the overnight incident near Chaparral Road.
As of Friday morning, there is no estimated time of reopening for the closed ramp, per the same account, and the closure caused a traffic backup as the investigation continued. No suspect information, motive, or arrests have been disclosed.
