Armed Woman Shot By Police In West Phoenix
An armed woman was shot by police officers in the Maryvale neighborhood of west Phoenix on Wednesday night. The incident occurred near 75th Avenue and Sells Drive. The woman was hospitalized, and a handgun was recovered at the scene. The…
Phoenix, AZ, November 12, 2026 — An armed woman was shot by police officers on Wednesday night in the Maryvale neighborhood of west Phoenix. The incident occurred in the vicinity of 75th Avenue and Sells Drive.
Following the shooting, the woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries was not immediately disclosed.
At the scene, law enforcement officials recovered a handgun. The circumstances leading up to the shooting were not detailed in the initial reports.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has been tasked with conducting an investigation into the incident. Information regarding the specific police department involved or the officers present was not provided.
Further details concerning the sequence of events, the woman’s condition, or the findings of the ongoing investigation are expected to be released as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by David Baker, Stephanie Duprey, Mitchell Koch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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