Suspect at-large after 2 people allegedly shot in downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX — A suspect is on the run after two people were allegedly shot Friday night in downtown Phoenix.

The Phoenix Police Department said that around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a shooting near 7th and Van Buren streets.

Upon arrival, police found a woman and a male teen who were struck by gunfire.

The Phoenix Fire Department arrived on the scene and took both to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the suspect in the shooting left the area before officers arrived.

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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story indicated this incident took place at First Friday festivities. 12News has since learned this incident happened after the event and at a different location.

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