Eastbound drivers on Interstate 10 near Avondale hit more than just the usual traffic on Friday when troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety launched an investigation into a reported shooting near milepost 131.
Troopers responded to a “shots fired” call in the eastbound lanes and quickly pushed into the surrounding area. A vehicle near 107th Avenue and Van Buren Street was wrapped in police tape as part of the investigation, while officers worked around a nearby residential complex. Aerial footage from the station’s Sky12 helicopter showed troopers canvassing the area and talking with people nearby, according to 12News.
Scene and Investigation
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is leading the probe, with troopers collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses along the freeway and at the taped-off vehicle. As of Friday afternoon, the agency had not released details about any possible victims or suspects and had not posted a full public briefing. Officials said more information will be shared when it becomes available.
Traffic and Neighborhood Impact
Drivers in the eastbound lanes of I-10 experienced slowdowns as the investigation played out, with law enforcement activity stretching from the freeway to the intersection at 107th Avenue and Van Buren. Troopers remained on scene into the afternoon, and no arrests or injuries had been confirmed publicly at the time of the latest update from 12News…