Phoenix Shooting: 2 Civilians Dead, Officers Shot, Multiple Injured

KEY POINTS

The shooting incident was reported near Deer Valley in Phoenix
Two cops were amongst those wounded
Phoenix PD is calling this a "complex" case as the scene remains active

Phoenix Police responded to a shooting incident near 26th Ave and Deer Valley in Phoenix Sunday night, around 8:45 pm. Two people died, and multiple people were injured.

The department confirmed two police officers were amongst those injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

"Both officers sustained non-life threatening injuries. Several other people have been injured at the scene. PIO's are en route to the hospital and the scene," the tweet from Phoenix Police read.

Both officers sustained non-life threatening injuries. Several other people have been injured at the scene. PIO’s are in route to the hospital and the scene.
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) August 29, 2022

The scene is still active and civilians have been advised to avoid the area, reported AZ Central.

"Two citizens died at the scene of the shooting. Three others were injured. The suspect was also fatally shot. This is a very complex scene with dozens of people to interview," read another tweet sent out at 11:18 pm local time.

Two citizens died at the scene of the shooting. Three others were injured. The suspect was also fatally shot. This is a very complex scene with dozens of people to interview.
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) August 29, 2022