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Man injured after shooting involving officers near 24th St and Cactus Rd

According to police, the officer involved was taken to a hospital as a precaution
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PHOENIX — A man was taken to a hospital after a shooting involving Phoenix police officers Sunday.

Officials say it happened just after 2:30 p.m. near 24th Street and Cactus Road.

According to a Phoenix police spokesperson, an officer attempted to make a traffic stop.

Police say the man became "argumentative and he and officer were involved in a physical altercation," the officer-involved shooting happened shortly after.

Police say a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. The officer was also taken to a hospital as a precaution.

According to a spokesperson, the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Sunday night.

The suspect will be booked into the Maricopa County Jail once he is released from the hospital.

Charges remain pending at this time.

Cactus Road will remain closed from 24th to 30th Street as officers conclude their investigation.

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