Phoenix Police Officer Shot, Suspect Killed
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 05-28-24 | 3:00 AM
LOCATION: 1005 E. Southern Ave
AREA/CITY: Phoenix
DETAILS:
- (Officer transported in Ambulance #22)
(Suspect transported in Ambulance #57) - We are working a critical incident in the area of 10th Street and Southern Avenue where an officer was shot and injured. The suspect in this case was shot and is also being treated at a local hospital. PIO will be heading to 9th Street and Southern to speak with media. Please follow us on “X” for any additional updates or changes to media staging point. Sergeant Brian Bower Public Affairs Bureau Phoenix Police Department.
- Latest update per Phoenix Police PIO: Officer who was shot has serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The adult male suspect was shot by police and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. - Southern Ave is closed in both directions between 7th Street and 12th Street.
- The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours while detectives investigate the incident.