Sunday morning in west Phoenix turned tense as police declared an active “critical incident” at an apartment complex near 43rd Avenue, drawing SWAT teams and multiple armed officers to the area. Crews on scene reported crime-scene tape wrapped around the complex as law enforcement worked to lock down the surroundings and keep people back.
Critical Incident in the area of 43rd Ave & Missouri Ave. PIO will be en route shortly. Follow on X for staging location. https://twitter.com/PhoenixPolice/status/2033218924914106635
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) March 15, 2026
Police Confirm ‘Critical Incident’ Near 43rd And Missouri
On X, Phoenix Police announced a “Critical Incident in the area of 43rd Ave & Missouri Ave” and said a public information officer was on the way. The department indicated the PIO would brief media at the scene and help coordinate information as the situation unfolded.
SWAT Units, Armed Officers And Taped-Off Complex Reported…