MESA, Ariz. — Three people have been shot in Mesa following a fight involving several people.
According to authorities with Mesa police, officers responded after a 911 call on Sunday in which it was reported that several people were in the street fighting near Broadway Road and Stapley Drive.
A second 911 call would report people fighting in the street, along with a report of gunshots.
Police said the incident involved two house parties in which attendees started arguing.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a “large group of people arguing in the street.” Witnesses told police that two people had been shot during the altercation. Police located two of the shooting victims, and they were taken to receive medical treatment.
According to police, ten people were fighting in the street during the incident and total of three people were shot.
The scene remains active at the time of the posting of this article, as officers try to “get control of the scene due to so many people being involved.”
Police said they have a possible lead on a suspect.
Further details will be released as they become available.
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