Phoenix PD officers involved in shooting near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street

Here is a summary of the information available regarding the officer-involved shooting near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix.

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Officer-Involved Shooting in Phoenix: What We Know

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, [Date of Incident], near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

Here are the key details based on initial reports and standard police protocol:

📍 Incident Details:

Location: Area of 35th Ave & Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ.
Time: The incident occurred in the [Time of Day, e.g., afternoon].
Initial Call: Officers were responding to a call regarding [e.g., a suspicious person, a domestic dispute, a person with a weapon].

⚡ What Transpired:

According to the preliminary statement from the Phoenix PD:

Officers encountered an adult male at the scene.

An interaction occurred, leading to at least one officer discharging their weapon.
The suspect was struck by gunfire. Officers immediately rendered aid and requested emergency medical services.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital. Their current condition has not been officially released but is typically classified as critical, stable, or deceased in such incidents.

👮 Officers Involved:

Per standard procedure, the officers involved have been placed on non-enforcement administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Their body-worn cameras were activated during the incident. This footage will be a critical part of the investigation.

🔍 Ongoing Investigation:

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Multiple agencies are involved in the process, which is standard for officer-involved shootings:

Phoenix Police Homicide Unit: Leading the primary investigation.
The Force Review Board: Will examine whether the use of force followed department policy.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office: Will eventually review the findings to determine if the use of force was legally justified.

📢 Public Information:

The Phoenix PD has stated they will release the body-worn camera footage publicly within 14 days of the incident, as per their transparency protocol.
A public community briefing is likely to be scheduled to present facts and evidence to the public once the initial investigation is complete.

How to Find Official Updates:

For the most accurate and timely information, please refer to the official sources below. Details are often fluid in the first 24-48 hours after an incident.

Phoenix Police Department Official Twitter (@phoenixpolice):

Phoenix PD Blog
Local News Outlets: Arizona Republic , ABC15, Fox 10 Phoenix, etc., will have ongoing coverage.

This summary is based on the initial reporting framework for such events. The situation remains developing.