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Third person of interest detained in Queen Creek 'shots fired' call

QCPD said officers received reports of shots fired near Sierra Park Boulevard and Ellsworth Road on Tuesday afternoon.

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Editor's note: A more recent article with the latest updates can be found here.

Queen Creek police said a third person of interest in Tuesday's “shots fired” incident has been detained and is being interviewed.  

QCPD said officers received reports of shots fired near Sierra Park Boulevard and Ellsworth Road and two people were detained.

Police urged residents living in the area to remain indoors with doors locked while officers attempted to locate a third person believed to be involved.

Authorities said late Tuesday night, officers were talking with the individual and would provide information on potential charges later. 

Brandon Pickett Elementary was placed in a modified lockdown as a precaution, police said. 

UPDATE: The third person-of-interest in the “shots fired” incident from earlier today has been detained. QCPD is...

Posted by Queen Creek Police Department on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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