MESA, AZ — A woman is dead after a shooting involving Mesa police Thursday morning.
The shooting happened near 14th and Center streets just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Police say no officers were hurt in the incident, and there is no remaining threat to the community.
Officials say police were called about a woman threatening her boyfriend with a knife at a residence.
The caller reported his roommate, a woman, was armed with a knife and preventing her boyfriend from leaving.
When officers arrived at the location they used a loudspeaker to tell the woman to come out. During this time, officers heard a man's voice coming from inside the residence.
Due to the report of the woman being armed with a knife and the man indicating he needed help, officers made their way inside. This is when the shooting occurred, police officials say.
The boyfriend was removed from the residence and was not injured.
The woman, later identified as 24-year-old Rachel Rodriguez, was pronounced dead at the scene by Mesa Fire Department.
Authorities say it appears to be an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the community.
So far this year, ABC15 has recorded 21 shootings in the Valley involving law enforcement officers. Check out our map below for locations and details.
