1 Dead In West Valley Shootings; 13 Others Injured

Phoenix AZ

17 June, 2021

4:32 PM

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PHOENIX, AZ — One person has been killed and at least 13 others have been injured in a series of shootings in West Valley Thursday, officials said at a news conference. At least four people were injured by gunfire while the others suffered injuries from shrapnel and other causes, Peoria police said. The shootings occurred across eight locations along Bell Road and Loop 101, starting just after 11 a.m., according to Peoria police. The person who was killed died on Loop 101 near U.S. 60, Peoria police said. Multiple jurisdictions, including police in Peoria, Surprise, Glendale, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the FBI are involved in investigating the shooting. A man was arrested in connection with the shootings just before 12:45 p.m. by Surprise police. The area where the Surprise shootings broke out have a number of businesses nearby, including 5 & Diner, Angry Crab Shack and Hurricane Grill & Wings. Peoria and Surprise are suburbs located less than 25 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix with combined population of almost 300,000 people. Bell Road is closed in both directions between 114th Avenue and El Mirage, the department said. "What I can tell you is that the suspect has been taken into custody and there's no reason for the public not to feel safe at this time," Surprise Police Department Sargent Tommy Hale said at the press conference. Banner Health released the following statement to Patch: "This afternoon, Banner Health West Valley facilities were on lockdown, which has since been lifted," Banner Health Service told Patch. "Three Banner Health hospitals received patients from today's drive-by shooting incident - two at Banner Boswell, three at Banner Thunderbird and four at Banner Del Webb. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from providing additional information." This is a breaking news story check back for updates. Bell Road closed in both directions between 114th Ave and El Mirage— Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) June 17, 2021 ACTIVE POLICE SITUATION - Shooting near 11400 W Bell Road - suspect at large - possibly driving a white VW Tiguan— Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) June 17, 2021 SHOOTING UPDATE - Officers have made a traffic stop on the alleged vehicle involved and have detained 1 suspect.— Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) June 17, 2021 INCIDENT ALERT: @PeoriaPoliceAZ along with multiple agencies are investigating several shootings in the West Valley this afternoon. The suspect was quickly located & taken into custody in Surprise, by @Surprise_PD. More info will be provided as it becomes available. #PeoiraPDAZ— Peoria Police (AZ) (@PeoriaPoliceAZ) June 17, 2021