On Thursday afternoon, police gave an update on the shooting. GLENDALE, AZ Glendale police are investigating a shooting at a shopping complex that left four people injured, including a four-year-old and two teenagers Wednesday afternoon. Around 10:30 a.m., a Phoenix police officer was shot near Cave Creek and Beardsley roads. The first officer on scene reportedly saw an "active gun battle" before a group of four men in their 20s began driving away from the scene. The man was seen by officers holding the gun to his head. Its a very large investigation.. KPNX Officials believe the first incident occurred at about. The victim, who police identified as 25-year-old Irma Rivera-Martinez, died from her injuries. On Thursday afternoon, police confirmed that the vehicle outside the hospital was used by the two teenagers, who were driven by someone else to the hospital. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A Glendale K-9 handler is out of the hospital after being shot during a deadly shootout on Thursday. "The officers told him not to reach for the gun, and as the officer went to take him into custody, a little struggle ensued. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 10 News app. 0:59 Five people were injured in a shooting at Tanger Outlets near 95th Avenue, Glendale police said. Police had said Wednesday evening that five people were shot but Ngalula corrected that to four Thursday. One man is dead and two others are in the hospital following a shooting in Glendale, police say. We did have the older folks in the room, and then we had a couple of children in the room as well, so for everybody to kind of keep still, for us to swiftly move the customers to the back of the house and keep them calm as well as us keeping calm while were trying to figure out whats going on, Im really proud, to be honest, she said. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Two men are in critical condition after being shot in a Glendale neighborhood late Monday night. There are no outstanding suspects at this time. Media staging will be at Cabelas parking lot. We dont want there to be some sort of fear instilled in the community, especially when the connotation of an active shooter --- this was not an active shooter, she said. Austin Farr was in the food court when it happened. "Every time I come to the store, she's always a happy person, a beautiful person," a customer said. He told police someone was in his trailer. After seeing the red and blue lights, crime scene tape and police officers, his heart sank. I found my friend and thank God she's ok.". According to Ngalula, two groups were involved in the shooting. Family members looking to pick up loved ones should use either 91st Avenue or the Maryland Avenue exit on Loop 101, police said. According to the fundraiser, Jaime is hooked up to breathing machines and his family isn't allowed to be with him due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2 men in critical condition after shooting in Glendale neighborhood, Families gather in Phoenix to honor fallen officers, Suns falter in 4th, lose Game 2 in Denver. Officers then tried to negotiate with him for several hours while he was barricaded inside the trailer, Ngalula said. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. As of March. The shooting happened about 2:40 p.m. at the center of the outdoor shopping center,. He could then be seen on video from the scene walking through the center firing shots. The suspect vehicle and suspects are currently outstanding and it is unknown if any were injured. SpotCrime crime map shows crime incident data down to neighborhood crime activity including, reports, trends, and alerts. Minutes later, Sandoval realized his friend had left. Their identities and ages were not released. Inside the store Saturday, flowers were near the cash register alongside burning candles in her memory. Families gather in Phoenix to honor fallen officers, Suns falter in 4th, lose Game 2 in Denver. Glendale Police Officer. Reports of an active shooter came in to Glendale police around 7:55 p.m. and officers arrived at the facility by 8 p.m. One of two responding officers first at the scene was able to take. In the throat. According to Glendale police chief Chris Briggs, a SWAT team member returned fire, shooting and killing the suspect. Five people were injured in a shooting at Tanger Outlets near 95th Avenue, Glendale police said. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) A woman is dead after she was shot about 10 times Friday night in Glendale. Arizona Sen. Martn Quezada, who represents Maryvale and Glendale, said in a tweet that he was at Westgate when the shooting occurred. His friend had been shot in the leg. The man then shot the K-9 handler. Those who have loved ones at the mall can head to the Red Lot at State Farm Stadium to wait for them. Glendale police, anyone inside the store, come to my voice, said one officer. This is a situation where someone was going through obviously a crisis where they are a threat to themselves, a threat to others. Glendale Police. [He] broke away and reached back to the vehicle, where the handgun was at, and that was when one of the other detectives shot.". According to Glendale police, one of the men pointed a gun at the sergeant, who then fired two shots at the men driving a white Chrysler 300. That officer immediately rendered first aid," said Officer Tiffany Ngulala. GLENDALE, Ariz. - Glendale Police officials have released more details surrounding a shooting that left the suspect dead. A 4-year-old boy who was shot is still in the hospital. Glendale Officer Tiffany Ngalula said a woman called 911 and told police her boyfriend was making threats with a handgun. Shooting 04/09/2023 1:37 AM 6600 BLOCK OF N 60TH AVE. Police have not identified the suspect or the police officer. Arizona News Advertise With Us No officers or others who remained on scene were injured in the incident, police said. Glendale Police Officer Tiffany Ngalula said a man was with a woman and a small child when he got into a fight with a group of young people and it escalated into a shootout. Stewart. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Glendale police are investigating after a man was shot while driving early Tuesday afternoon. The Glendale Fire Department was on the scene within six minutes and took over for that officer. At least five people, including a small child, were injured Wednesday during a shooting at a Phoenix-area shopping mall and businesses were to lock down, authorities said. The other firearm belonged to one of the juveniles in the other group, Ngalula said. That suspect told them he had a gun in the car," said Sgt. Police have also set up a website for the public to upload any photos or video from the scene. They knew to take people to the back, either a bathroom or dressing room and so thats what they did. Wednesdays shooting happened nearly two years after a shooting at Westgate Entertainment District, which is just east of Tanger Outlets, left three people hurt. Patrol officers, according to officials, later found the suspect, and eventually began a foot pursuit. The officer has since been released. According to police, Hernandez arrived at Westgate, and first surveyed the area before going back to his vehicle, drinking alcohol and retrieving his assault rifle. I dont know if theyre in the back or in the dressing rooms or whatever but theyre hiding in the mall right now, said Matt Peterson, who at the time had family sheltered in a store. This was the second time she's had to hide on the job. 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The suspect, who was killed by a SWAT officer, was identified as 28-year-old Anthony Hood-Schaffner. Officials say negotiations were attempted for several hours, and eventually, a tactical team was assembled to deploy a Glendale Police K-9 into the trailer. GLENDALE, AZ Authorities are searching for multiple men who fled from officers after a fight in a Glendale neighborhood Sunday afternoon prompted police to open fire. None of the community was hurt, its a very difficult scene for everybody, but luckily no one in the community was hurt, she said. Documents show that while Hernandez reportedly shot the third victim, he told her "she was lucky he let her live" while his gun malfunctioned and police arrived and he decided to give up to police. It reportedly began as a confrontation between a 17-year-old boy and two teenage boys. Reports of an active shooter came in to Glendale police around 7:55 p.m. and officers arrived at the facility by 8 p.m. One of two responding officers first at the scene was able to take Hernandez into custody without incident. An investigation is ongoing, and police officials say they are going to collect surveillance video from the area. But when you hear gunfire and you hear shots, you dont know whats going on exactly, just as we dont know until were able to start that investigation.. Police have also set up a website for the public to upload any photos or video from the scene. A young man, a teenage girl and the young child, who. The sergeant who fired his weapon is currently on administrative leave, which is standard procedure during a police shooting investigation, officials say. The 25-year-old was working at the gas station near 51st and Glendale avenues when she was murdered last Friday night. "Its not shocking, and thats the sad part about it. GLENDALE, AZ Five people were shot at Tanger Outlets in Glendale Wednesday afternoon, including a young child, Glendale police said. Officials say one bullet hit the ground, and the other hit the vehicle but did not injure anyone inside. Brian Kanu was among the many people who arrived and saw the investigation. Police didnt say if any items inside were taken, or share any kind of motive. On June 3, Glendale Police officials released video taken during the incident. A second occurrence with a lockdown situation at her retail job has her rethinking safety at work. GLENDALE, Ariz. - Officials with the Glendale Police Department say a teen is dead following a shooting involving a detective on July 6. Map Browse By State. ARIZONA NEWS Suspect in Glendale convenience store murder arrested. The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. near 51st Avenue and . Just loud quick bursts," said Sandoval. He came to know Irma, who worked inside, as a friend. GLENDALE, Ariz. - No arrests have been made after a woman was shot to death inside a Glendale gas station on the evening of Friday, April 21. Officers had evacuated the mall to help keep store employees and customers safe. They were checking for anything potentially dangerous. "It broke my heart to find out what happened," he said. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5)Police have made an arrest in a murder investigation involving a woman who was shot more than 10 timeswhile working at a Glendale gas station last week. The suspect, identified by police as 20-year-old Armando Hernandez Jr., was arrested at the scene and reportedly admitted to detectives that he had gone to Westgate "intending to harm 10 people.". As of 5:40 p.m., traffic was backed up on Loop 101 near the Maryland Avenue exit. The 17-year-old is described by police as the "primary aggressor" who began shooting at the two teens. The shooting happened about2:40 p.m. at the center ofthe outdoor shopping center, Glendale police spokesperson Officer Tiffany Ngalula said during a newsconference. Because unless you locked it, theres someone in there. And they said no, we didnt lock it, so they came back with the dog. Two kids in the other group had been shot and were also driven to the hospital, Ngalula said. A pregnant woman was also hospitalized due to unrelated health issues but is expected to be ok. And the dog was able to sniff something and alerted them that something was going on in that room, he explained. Officers were called out to the mall around 4 p.m. after receiving calls of a . "Officers responded to a female victim who stated her boyfriend was making threats with a handgun," read a portion of the statement. 4 shot, including 3 kids, at Tanger outlet mall in Glendale, Families gather in Phoenix to honor fallen officers, Suns falter in 4th, lose Game 2 in Denver, Glendale Police Department updated that Thursday, saying four people had been shot, Slideshow: Shooting at Glendale outlet mall leaves 5 people hurt. Of the fivepeople who were shot, one is a child and the other fourare "young"adults,Ngalula said. Businesses in the area were on lockdown for several hours as police investigated. Police documents and a state attorney, during his initial court appearance, say Hernandez thought of committing the act in the past and showed interest in past mass shootings. It's an uncontrollable situation, you can't help your friend," Sandoval said. All rights reserved. During his initial court appearance Thursday, Hernandez was given a $1 million cash bond. According to investigators, Hood-Schaffner was violating a court order by showing up at his girlfriend's place and harassing her. Apr 28, 2023, 3:00 PM . This stuff doesn't really happen on this side of town right next to the stadium. GLENDALE, Ariz. - Officials with the Glendale Police Department say a teen is dead following a shooting involving a detective on July 6. Stewart, stolen vehicle cases can be very dangerous, and often linked to other crimes. POLICE TELL ME SCENE IS ACTIVE. She was on the patio, she heard the gunshots, she saw the chaos and moments of fear after what a gunman did to innoncent people. We want to make sure the public understands that. Early reports were that five people were wounded. Glendale police say they arrested a man who murdered a woman by shooting her 10 times and it was surveillance video that help officers track him down. Tanger Outlets has more than 90 brand name stores. Ngalula said the 15-year-old shooter and the 16-year-old were taken to a hospital by somebody in a dark SUV. Hernandez is facing 16 felony counts, including charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage, and weapons misconduct. The Glendale Police. Glendale Police Officer Tiffany Ngalula said on Thursday that a 15-year-old boy returned fire. Video from the scene showed a heavy police presence centered around a home along Eugie Avenue. Glendale police say they alerted nearby hospitals of the incident in case any suspects arrived at the hospital needing medical attention. Officers later tracked down the car to an apartment complex in the area where the shooting eventually happened. "I realized she was the only one in there," he said. It all started around 2:15 a.m. near 62nd and Olive avenues. This was the second shooting involving officers in the Valley on Thursday. Police said Armando Hernandez Jr. went to Westgate with the intention of hurting people. She shared a selfie video of her saying, "I want to go home," as she started to get emotional. Police believe that anyone who was involved in the incident has been identified, and all unrelated people were released from the scene. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police recovered two guns from the scene, one of them belonging to the young man with the child. Workers said theyre trained in helping people after a shooting and took customers to the back, away from the gunfire. As first responders poured into the area, 911 dispatchers advised callers to shelter in place. DPS: Man dead after impaired, unlicensed driver causes crash on Highway 87 in Mesa . The man died at the scene. Multiple agencies are assisting Glendale police in the investigation, including the Phoenix branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fires and Explosives. Sandoval knows his friend is lucky to be alive. Its not a day that we like to have to come out here and talk to the community; its a tough one for everybody, said Ngalula. "Just goes to show you how precious life can be. Mohammad Hussain Ataei is accused of shooting Irma Rivera-Martinez, 25, at least 10 times just after 9 . Glendale Police Public Information Officer Tiffany Ngalula provides an update after an armed suspect was shot and killed on Thursday. Shooting at Tanger Outlets near 95th Ave and Glendale. Although both incidents involved a shooting at a large public place, the situation at Westgate was different from what happened at Tanger Wednesday afternoon. On May 20, 2020, police say Armando Hernandez Jr. opened fire on people because he wanted to gain some respect. According to police, the deadly shooting began as a stolen car investigation, and they say the suspect, identified as a 15-year-old, was reaching for a gun inside the car. Glendale police announced Friday that an arrest had been made in connection to the murder of 25-year-old Irma Rivera-Martinez. "I was kind of surprised. All three teens knew each other but its unclear how. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A Glendale K-9 handler is out of the hospital after being shot during a deadly shootout on Thursday. "We love her, we love her, we love her. Its been a tough day across the Valley for law enforcement. As of6 p.m., police had lifted the lockdown. pic.twitter.com/eaGpVjxU5z. GLENDALE, AZ Glendale police are investigating a shooting at a shopping complex that left four people injured, including a four-year-old and two teenagers Wednesday afternoon. ", "We need justice, that's what we need, that's all we need. Police confirmed she worked at the gas station. One person was dead and 13 people were injured after several shootings in the West Valley area outside Phoenix, officials said Thursday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Authorities are searching for multiple men who fled from officers after a fight in a Glendale neighborhood Sunday afternoon prompted police to open fire. The man left before police arrived. Latest News. The officer was rushed into surgery, and a manhunt is underway for the gunman. Police say she had minor injuries and wasn't taken to the hospital. A SWAT officer returned gunfire and struck the suspect," read a portion of the statement. The investigation is ongoing. We heard what sounded like possible gunshots and then there was a ton of people came running around the corner and they were screaming, a couple of people screamed, he shot somebody, or hes shooting, he said. The investigation was still active Thursday morning and the area remained closed to the public. He wanted to gain some respect and he felt that he had been bullied in his life, Glendale Police Sgt. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Two 15-year-old girls died Friday in a shooting at an Arizona high school that initially caused panic among parents who could not reach their children but later emerged as a. The suspect was taken into custody during the homicide investigation into the Nov. 5 . She doesn't deserve this, none of us do.". We are asking all businesses to lock down and people to stay out of the area. . Police say the K-9 was not hurt during the shooting. These things do not have to happen. A spokesperson for Westgate Entertainment District released the following statement after the incident: "We can confirm that a shooting happened this evening at Westgate Entertainment District. "As the deployment was occurring the K-9 officer was struck by gunfire. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. pic.twitter.com/bxP5yhJd9y. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. When officers arrived, officials say Hood-Schaffner ran and pointed a gun at himself and the officers, but then ran away. Their conditions werent released. Our first officers on scene - they were very affected by it. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. Martinez was murdered on April 21 at a Chevron gas station, where. Glendale police askedpeople to avoid Glendale and 95th avenues as the area remained closed off Wednesday evening. She said yes and that's the last time I see her. Ngalula added that no bystanders were hurt during the shooting. See video of his initial appearance in front of a judge in the player below. The divisiveness, the lawlessness, does not have to happen. Given that two teens fired the shots, here's Glendale Police's message for parents: "Keep it in a gun safe or keep a gun lock on it. The next body-cam video shows other officers going to different stores and letting people know its safe to come out. Police say officers were alerted to a shooting just after midnight near 65th. According to investigators, the incident began with a report of a stolen vehicle earlier in the day. Glendale police said a "heavy-set" masked man wearing all black shot her . A new body-camera video released on Thursday shows officers with rifles going to the American Eagle Outfitters store to see if anyone was inside. Ammie Leyvas, officers were called out to a shooting in the area where they found two men who had been shot. The 4-year-old remains in critical condition, while the mother and the teens are in stable condition, Ngalula said. Authorities do not have any individuals in custody, and say they are still gathering information and charges may be pending. Within two minutes of the first 911 call, an officer arrived on scene: "And was flagged down and advised that there was a four-year-old boy with a critical gunshot wound. When officers spotted him, he ran off further east near Alice Avenue. Just after 6 p.m. police said the lockdown at the outlet mall and the entertainment district has been lifted. A lot of details about the shooting are still unknown. Authorities said evidence has been located in the neighborhood, and a group of people who remained on scene are being cooperative with officers. While Ngalula stressed that Wednesdays incident was not an active shooter situation, she said the department is prepared for that, and the initial responses then and now, including instructions for people to shelter in place, were similar. Glendale Police Department spokeswoman Tiffany Ngalula said officers arrived to a call for gun shots just before 1:30 p.m. near 61st and Glendale avenues. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. last Friday, police say 38-year-old . Police said the men knew each other but it is unclear how. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- Police say the 17-year-old boy who started the initial shooting at the Tanger Outlets in Glendale Wednesday afternoon was taken into custody Saturday evening.. Its not shocking. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 10:30 PM, Apr 21, 2023. Families gather in Phoenix to honor fallen officers, Suns falter in 4th, lose Game 2 in Denver, Manhunt underway for suspect who shot a police officer outside a north Phoenix gas station. I'll tell you, we love her. "The suspect barricaded himself inside the trailer (which did not belong to him) and Glendale SWAT was called to respond to the barricade.". I said, are you OK? And she said, yes, and I knew she wasn't OK. Please refresh this story for the latest information as it comes into the Arizonas Family newsroom. 17-year-old was primary aggressor in shooting at Tanger Outlets, Glendale police say. He said he was the last one to talk to her, before her life was taken from her. "They escorted us out of the store and walked us around the back," said one store employee who did not want her name used. At this point, neither the 17-year-old or the 15-year-old is in custody, according to Ngalula. Glendale police say they arrested a man who murdered a woman by shooting her 10 times and it was surveillance video that help officers track him down. Three people, the youngest of whom was 16, were hurt. "Its happening a lot now and its sad. Police officers in Glendale, Arizona cleared out a shopping mall store-by-store following a shooting Wednesday that injured four people, including a 4-year-old boy. A vigil was held over the weekend by family and friends to remember Irma and adoring sentiments were spoken. We shouldnt be here talking about these things, and certainly not two in one day. When a police officer came into the leggings store she was working at and told her to lock the door and hide, she called her boyfriend and mother to say she loved them and tell them the mall was on lockdown. GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Four people were shot, including a 4-year-old boy, Wednesday afternoon at the Tanger Outlets near Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. Doug Ducey said in a tweet. Governor Doug Ducey released the following statement Thursday morning: First and foremost, our hearts and prayers are with the individuals and families impacted tonight, as well as the first responders and police officers who are on the scene. According to Sgt. Suspect targeted victims because he was bullied and wanted respect. Police raided Hernandez's Peoria home overnight and also searched his vehicle at the scene. The officer was taken to the hospital with very, very minor injures, Briggs said. Its the 32nd officer-involved shooting statewide, according to Arizonas Family count. Things got violent and Ngalula described the 17-year-old as the primary aggressor in the shooting. Employees tell Arizonas Family theyre trained on helping people after a shooting. Investigators say the woman had just walked inside the convenience store when an unknown man wearing a black mask came in and shot her 10 times with a handgun. GLENDALE, Ariz. A chaotic scene at Arrowhead Mall in Glendale ended with a person being detained Sunday afternoon. I just saw a woman and man taken with gun shots wound. Another employee said she had about 30 people inside her store. The officer was taken to the hospital with very, very minor injures, Briggs said. ABC15 spoke to the friend of the 30-year-old female victim that was injured. It is sad things like that have to happen," added the woman. They did do CPR but I can tell you that child is stable now, Ngalula said. Woman arrested for murder after allegedly shooting boyfriend in Tempe. @GlendaleAZPD will provide any further media updates. FOX 10's Brian Webb has more. He is described as a heavy-set man who was dressed in all black. According to a statement, officers were dispatched to a domestic. In a 911 call released, a man tells the fire department whats going on with the young boy. Watch the update in the player below. GLENDALE, Ariz. - Glendale Police officials have released more details surrounding a shooting that left the suspect dead.