Shooting Outside Mesa Halloween Party Leaves Three Injured
A shooting took place outside a Halloween party at Versalles Reception Hall in Mesa, Arizona, where a teen denied entry fired a gun at a security guard. An off-duty officer and the guard returned fire, leading to injuries for the…
Phoenix, AZ, October 10, 2026 — A shooting incident occurred outside the Versalles Reception Hall in Mesa, Arizona, during a Halloween party event. The incident began when a teenager, whose identity has not been released, was denied entry to the party. According to reports, the teen then discharged a firearm, firing at a security guard stationed at the venue.
In response to the gunfire, an off-duty police officer who was present at the scene, along with the targeted security guard, returned fire. The exchange of shots resulted in injuries to the teenager who initiated the shooting. Additionally, a bystander at the location was also struck by gunfire and sustained injuries. The specific condition of the injured teenager and the bystander has not been publicly disclosed.
The exact timeline of events, including the precise time of the shooting and the duration of the incident, was not immediately available. Details regarding the specific nature of the denial of entry to the teen, the type of weapon used, or whether any arrests have been made beyond the injured teen are also pending further information.
Authorities have stated that an investigation into the shooting is underway. The Mesa Police Department is handling the inquiry. Further details regarding the sequence of events, the identities of those involved beyond their roles in the incident, and the precise circumstances leading to the injuries are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The Versalles Reception Hall location was the site of the Halloween celebration where the incident unfolded.
Story summarized from the original created by Alexis Cortez on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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