US 60 near Alma School closed in both directions after police shooting in Mesa

MESA, AZ — Mesa police say a 37-year-old man is in the hospital after a shooting involving officers Sunday afternoon on US 60 and Alma School Road.

US 60 is closed in both directions according to the Department of Transportation.

Officials say the closure is between Country Club Drive and Alma School Road.

Mesa police say officers were called to an apartment complex on Country Club Drive around 4 p.m., for reports of a man threatening the area with a knife.

“The caller said the man kicked in a door, grabbed a kitchen knife and attempted to force a female victim into a vehicle,” Detective John Dreyer said.

When officers arrived, the man had left the complex, that is when officers pursued the vehicle.

Police say the man drove through Mesa streets and towards the Alma School Road westbound on ramp to US 60.

“Officers attempted a pit maneuver, that was unsuccessful, the vehicle did however come to a stop on the shoulder of the US 60 on ramp at Alma School,” Dreyer said.

According to police, the man continued running, crossing onto southbound lanes, reaching for his waistband.

That is when police say the shooting involving officers began.

The man was struck at least once and was taken to a hospital where he is expected to survive.

Police say no officers were injured, a suspect was taken to a local hospital.

Officials say the closure is expected to last several more hours.

The investigation remains ongoing.