AVONDALE, Ariz. — A suspect is dead and an officer is injured after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Avondale.
According to police, the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. near Dysart and Buckeye roads. After the shooting, the injured officer was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The suspect was reported dead by police.
The circumstances that led up to the shooting are not known at this time.
Police said there is no danger to the public at this time.
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