Phoenix police say the shooting happened near 26th Ave and Deer Valley after officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Days Inn around 8:45 p.m., just west of Interstate 17. When they arrived, officers were shot by an unidentified suspect, according to Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams, who was later found dead. Two people died at the scene and an unknown number of others were taken to hospital. Both victims are in stable condition at the hospital, according to Phoenix police. “Once again, this is another example of gun violence in our community,” said Chief Williams. “How many more officers need to be shot? How many more community members must be killed before our community members take their place? This is not a Phoenix Police issue, this is a community issue. If not now, when?” Two Phoenix officers were hospitalized after a shooting this evening in Phoenix. No suspects have yet been identified, and what led to the shooting is still under investigation. Deer Valley Road from southbound Interstate 17 and southbound Interstate 17 from Pinnacle Peak Road to Deer Valley Road are closed due to a heavy police presence. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. The following are closed due to law enforcement activity on Deer Valley Road:• Deer Valley Road off-ramp from I-17 SB;• I-17 SB frontage road from Pinnacle Peak Road to Deer Valley Road. For real-time highway conditions, download the AZ 511 app: pic.twitter.com/br9oRsqGzI — Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 29, 2022 Both officers are hospitalized and officials say both are in stable condition. No further details are available at this time. This story is still developing. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. All rights reserved.
