AVONDALE, AZ — One person is dead after a shooting involving its officers in Avondale near Dysart and McDowell roads.
WATCH: Goodyear police provide an update
Goodyear police say they responded to an initial call of an individual who had "flashed a handgun" at another person at a Dairy Queen over a mile away in Goodyear.
The suspect then took off on foot until officers caught up with them. According to police, the suspect "flashed a handgun" again, and that is when the officer-involved shooting took place.
** 🚨Goodyear Police Department Critical Incident Notification🚨**
— Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) November 16, 2023
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Please avoid the area of W. McDowell Rd & N. Dysart Rd.
Officers are working a critical incident in this location. There is no threat to the public.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation. pic.twitter.com/xHSj8UaNnx
Officials say the suspect suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Glendale police, who have since taken over the investigation, say the suspect died at the hospital.
He has been identified as 23-year-old Tinse Peterson.
The investigation is ongoing.
