GLENDALE, AZ — Many concertgoers at Desert Diamond Arena evacuated the area after reports of a shooting at Westgate Entertainment District late Tuesday night.
Glendale police say just before 11 p.m., it was believed that shots were fired, leading many at the arena to leave during rapper Rod Wave's show.
Officers working at the event confirmed no shots were fired. However, shortly after, police say there were reports of a fight outside of the arena.
Videos from the scene show a physical fight between a group of people and a large crowd running away from the entertainment center.
A 33-year-old man reportedly suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the altercation and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police learned the victim left the concert and bumped into another person, leading to the argument. A man involved in the argument reportedly left the area, came back, and shot the victim.
"I'm so afraid to be out here right now," said Isabel Lopez, who frequents the area with her daughter. "People just need to be careful and watch, you know, their environment."
Lopez says she feels uneasy knowing the suspect is still on the run.
ABC15 asked the Westgate Entertainment District about whether there will be added security, especially as big events like the Super Bowl come to the area. The district has not responded.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Glendale Police Department.
ABC15 asked Westgate whether there will be added security following this incident and leading into big events in the area like the Super Bowl.
Here is their response:
"On Tuesday, an isolated incident occurred at Westgate. Authorities were immediately on the scene and our team is working closely with Glendale PD. The safety of our community is our top priority.
The center continually implements advanced security measures. We have a robust security staff in addition to regular parking lot patrol. Also, we have been working closely with the City of Glendale through their Real-Time Crime Center, which monitors security cameras throughout the area.
Since this is an active investigation, we ask any further questions be made to the Glendale Police Department."
