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Man in critical condition, another arrested after shooting near downtown Phoenix

35-year-old booked for attempted murder
Phoenix PD investigation near 7th Avenue and Culver Street
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PHOENIX — One man is in critical condition after a shooting near 7th Avenue and Interstate 10 Thursday afternoon.

A Department of Public Safety trooper was patrolling the area around 1:30 p.m. when he was alerted to a shooting. The trooper saw a man fall to the ground and another man running away from the scene, officials say.

The man who was shot was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in critical condition.

One person was detained at the scene, but a full police K-9 search of the area was conducted, according to officials.

Police temporarily asked that residents stay locked inside their homes.

Friday night, police say a 35-year-old man was arrested and booked for attempted homicide.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Shooting 7th Avenue and Culver Street