MARICOPA, AZ — A man is dead after an altercation led to a shooting at a Maricopa apartment complex late Tuesday night.
Police were called to the scene near Smith Enke and Maricopa roads around 11:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Officials say a woman went to her apartment with her current boyfriend to gather some personal belongings for the night when they found her ex-boyfriend hiding in a bathroom.
A physical fight ensued, which led to the current boyfriend shooting the ex-boyfriend, leaving him dead.
The woman had reportedly held an order of protection against the ex-boyfriend, according to police.
The shooter was detained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
No further details were immediately available.
