PHOENIX, Arizona — A late-night altercation in south Phoenix turned violent when gunfire erupted, leaving a teenager and two adults seriously injured, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Baseline Road. Officers were initially dispatched to the area after receiving reports of a fight. While responding, police received updated information indicating that shots had been fired.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult and a teenage juvenile suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency crews from the Phoenix Fire Department provided medical assistance before transporting both victims to a nearby hospital. Authorities said their injuries were serious but not considered life-threatening.
Three people were hurt in a shooting late Friday night in Phoenix, and detectives are still working to determine exactly what led up to the violence. https://t.co/1SePqlXlOb
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Investigators later learned that a third victim, an adult male, had also been wounded during the incident. He had already been taken to a hospital before officers reached the scene. Police said his injuries were likewise serious but not life-threatening.
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation, though detectives are still working to determine the exact sequence of events and what led to the violence. Investigators have not released information regarding potential suspects, arrests, or a possible motive.
The incident has raised concerns among residents in the south Phoenix community as police continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation or has information related to the shooting to contact law enforcement.
The Phoenix Police Department said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional details are expected to be released as detectives continue working to identify those responsible and clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
