Armed Robbery With Gunfire Leads to Detentions and Search in South Phoenix

Phoenix police detained three suspects and continued searching for two others after an armed robbery involving gunfire early Sunday morning in south Phoenix, authorities said.

Officers responded just before 5 a.m. to multiple reports of shots fired near 16th Street and Broadway Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. When officers arrived, they contacted an adult man who reported being assaulted and robbed by a group of suspects.

Incident

Police said the victim told investigators he was struck with a handgun while the suspects stole his property. As the group fled the area, shots were fired, though police did not specify whether anyone else was injured or what was targeted by the gunfire.

The victim suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.

Search

Officers later located one of the suspect vehicles near 7th Avenue and Apache Avenue. As police attempted to stop the vehicle, its occupants ran away, according to investigators.

A perimeter was established in the area, and officers detained three suspects during the search. Police said two additional suspects remain outstanding.

Presence

Authorities said residents should expect a heavy law enforcement presence near both the robbery scene and the location where the suspect vehicle was found as the search continues.

Police have not released descriptions of the remaining suspects or said whether any weapons have been recovered.

Investigation

The investigation remains ongoing. No additional details about potential charges or the identities of those detained have been released.

Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Phoenix police.

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