PHOENIX — Four men were detained following reports of shots fired near the Arizona State Fairgrounds Saturday evening. They have since been released, and police say the men claimed they acted in self-defense. No injuries were reported.
Phoenix police say officers working the fair heard gunshots in the area. Witnesses told officers they saw the alleged shooters take off in a car shortly after the reported shooting.
Officers stopped the car and detained the four men. Phoenix police say firearms were located in the suspects' vehicle, and several cars had been struck by gunfire.
The men were interviewed and told police that they had acted in self-defense. The four were eventually released and police say that detectives are following up on leads.
Officers are investigating what led up to the incident, and police said that a charging decision will be made once the investigation is complete.
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