CHANDLER, Ariz. — Authorities are searching for an "armed and dangerous" suspect involved in a shooting with Chandler police Wednesday night.
Chandler police said officers were called to a Little Caesars restaurant near Washington and Erie streets just after 7 p.m. after customers called to report a threatening man with a gun.
When officers arrived, they learned the suspect entered the business and had a confrontation with a customer. The suspect reportedly threatened the customer with a gun in his front waistband.
Police said the suspect left the business shortly after officers arrived. Officers were able to locate the suspect and when they confronted him, they said he denied having a gun.
The suspect then ran from two officers, ignoring police commands. Police said the suspect pulled out the gun from his front waistband and turned towards the officers at which point they fired at the suspect.
Police said the suspect fled on foot into a neighborhood nearby. It is unknown at this time if the suspect is injured.
Chandler police said the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. They're asking the public to be on alert while officers continue to search the area.
Authorities said no officers were injured in the shooting.
Police are asking for any information to help officers identify and locate the suspect—specifically, additional witnesses or possible residential video surveillance footage.
Please call Chandler police at 480-782-4130 or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446. You can be eligible for an award of up to $1,000.
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