Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Glendale Friday morning.
Please avoid the area 61st Ave and Glendale Ave. Officer involved shooting. PIO headed to scene. Media staging location TBD
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) January 20, 2017
Glendale police arrived to a home near 59th Avenue and Glendale after 9 a.m.
An officer approached a red vehicle parked in the front that appeared to have damage when the driver in the vehicle showed a handgun.
Police say the suspect fired six shots at the officer for no apparent reason when the officer took cover and returned fire.
Glendale PD says suspect fired 6 shots at officer for no apparent reason. Officer retreated, returned fire. Suspect in serious condition. pic.twitter.com/FgCrEphIUM
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) January 20, 2017
According to Glendale police, the officer involved is okay and the suspect has been transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Update: Officer is okay. 1 male suspect transported to local valley hospital, unk level of injuries at this time. No outstanding suspect
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) January 20, 2017
The suspect is identified as a 29-year-old Hispanic male. No other suspects are known.
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