PHOENIX — A suspect accused of armed robbery was involved in an officer-involved shooting in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on Monday morning, authorities say.
The Salt River Police Department said Tuesday that officers responded to the area of Indian School and Alma School roads around 10:30 a.m.
The officers were responding to a report that an armed robbery suspect's vehicle was in the area.
Officers approached the suspect and the shooting occurred, police said.
No one was injured.
The suspect fled and was later taken into custody.
The areas of Indian School Road and 126th Street were closed, as well as the area of Indian School Road between Longmore and Alma School roads during the incident.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating an assault on a federal officer.
It was not immediately known what led to the shooting.
No one involved was immediately identified.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned to 12 News for the latest.
