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Man arrested after police foot chase, shooting near Central and Roosevelt

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PHOENIX — A man has been arrested after a shooting Sunday in downtown Phoenix.

At about 8:30 p.m., Phoenix officers were called to Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street for an unrelated call.

While there, officials say an armed man approached officers to ask a question and then walked away.

After the initial call was completed officers attempted to re-contact the man who approached them but he ran away.

As he took off, officers chased after him and that's when the man allegedly fired shots.

Phoenix police officials say it's unclear if the man fired in the direction of the officers or in a random direction.

No injuries were reported.

Police say 30-year-old Anthony Jones was booked into jail on multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on a police officer.

An investigation remains ongoing.