Two shootings involving officers are under investigation across the Valley early Thursday morning.
These incidents mark the third and fourth shootings in the Valley this week, following shootings involving the Avondale Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Mesa police shooting
One shooting occurred in Mesa in a neighborhood near Mesa Drive and Southern Avenue after officers responded to a family fight just after midnight.
Officials say a 33-year-old man exited the home and pointed a weapon at officers, prompting two officers to fire their weapons.
The man was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment. His condition is not known.
Mesa police say no officers were injured.
There are road restrictions in the area due to the investigation, with police saying that Pasadena is shut down between 8th and 10th avenues.
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Glendale police shooting
Another shooting occurred in the West Valley, involving Glendale officers.
Glendale Police Department officials report that an initial call for assistance was received by officers around 12:40 a.m. at a home located near 91st and Glendale avenues.
The call involved a suicidal subject.
A preliminary investigation revealed a man was on the phone with a crisis hotline, which then contacted Glendale police for a response.
When officers arrived, they located the man standing in a driveway, who was armed with a gun.
Moments later, officials say the man fired his gun multiple times. As two officers approached him, he reportedly pointed the gun at them, prompting them to shoot him.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 28-year-old Adrian Green.
No officers were injured.
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