TEMPE, Ariz. — Police are investigating after a man was shot in an IKEA parking lot near the Interstate 10 and Warner Road interchange in Tempe Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to the parking lot and located a man with a gunshot wound, according to the Tempe Police Department. The man was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Police said two suspects drove away but police from Maricopa and Gila River were able to locate the suspects' vehicle and two people were detained without incident.
The incident is believed to be isolated and there is no threat to the public, police said.
One of the suspects has been identified as 18-year-old Isaiah Williams, according to court records.
Williams and the other suspect allegedly went to the IKEA parking lot to buy marijuana from the victim and decided to instead rob him, court records show.
The three men fought for control over a gun, resulting in it discharging several times and striking the victim. Williams and the other suspect then fled the scene, court records show.
IKEA released the following statement to 12 News:
"At IKEA, providing a safe environment for our customers and co-workers is our top priority. On March 21 at approximately 1:30 pm, there was a shooting in the car park of our Tempe store. IKEA is cooperating with the police, and any questions regarding the details of this incident should be forwarded to the Tempe Police department. The Tempe Police department has stated that it is safe for IKEA Tempe to proceed with the usual operation. Please note that since this a current police investigation, we cannot comment any further. Thank you for your cooperation."
This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News as more information becomes available.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Un hombre murió por un impacto de bala en el estacionamiento de IKEA, dijo la policía de Tempe
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