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Person injured after being shot by Chandler police late Friday night

Police said the shooting stemmed from a domestic violence incident
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CHANDLER, AZ — A 32-year-old man was injured after being shot by Chandler police late Friday night.

Officials said police were called to the area of Interstate 10 and Chandler Boulevard just before 11:30 p.m. regarding a domestic violence incident.

When officers contacted the suspect at the scene, the individual immediately began shooting at officers, according to police.

Police shot back at the man, identified as Cody Charles Long, who was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The victim of the domestic violence incident was also taken to a hospital for treatment. It is unknown what type of injuries the victim has.

Video from the scene showed a large police presence outside multiple hotels in the area.

March 22 Chandler OIS scene

No officers were injured in the incident.

Long faces multiple charges including aggravated assault - strangulation and kidnapping, as well as aggravated assault on a peace officer, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm.

This incident marks the 17th media-reported shooting involving authorities across the Valley so far this year.

This is a developing story. Stay with abc15.com for the latest updates.