PHOENIX — A woman is dead after a man shot her at the scene of a barricade situation in Phoenix on Thursday, the city's police department confirmed on Friday.
The woman, identified as 54-year-old Amy Malobicky, was originally reported by police to be in extremely critical condition. Officers confirmed Friday that Malobicky died at the scene.
The Phoenix Police Department said officers were called to a home near 38th Street and Shea Boulevard to investigate a shooting call.
Police found Malobicky's body in front of the home and a man, identified only as a 44-year-old, at the scene barricaded himself inside of the home for several hours, officers said. A police dog was deployed and the man was detained.
The man was transported to the hospital to be treated, police said. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
Police have not yet released the identity of the man or whether he had any relation to Malobicky.
This is an active investigation. Stay with 12 News for updates.
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