2 Phoenix Police officers injured in shooting near downtown

Phoenix Mayor and Police Chief update 2 officers shot

PHOENIX – Two Phoenix Police officers were injured in a Tuesday night shooting just outside of downtown.

The shooting happened near 15th Street and McDowell Road on the evening of Sept. 3 around 6:30 p.m.

“This is a terrible night for the Phoenix Police Department, for those who love and care for our officers and for members of our community,” said ​​​​Interim Phoenix Police ​Chief Michael Sullivan​ during a news conference around 9:45 p.m. “Tonight, two of our officers were shot protecting this community.”

He says the officers responded to a report of someone breaking into a car. When the two officers arrived, the suspect ran and jumped a fence. That’s when the chief says his officers ran after the suspect, but were quickly met with gunfire.

“One of our officers was saved by his ballistic vest and is in stable condition. The second officer is currently fighting for his life in critical condition,” the chief said.

Just before 9 p.m., Phoenix Police said a person had been detained.

From SkyFOX, you can see a perimeter was set up for blocks as law enforcement scoured neighborhoods looking for those responsible.

Footage shows search in neighborhoods

Video was sent in to FOX 10 showing armed members of law enforcement, along with K-9s, searching neighborhoods for the suspects and ensuring the safety of residents.

Map of the area where the shooting happened: