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PD: Person shot, seriously injured near 75th and Weldon avenues

Person shot near 75th and Weldon avenues 12-10-19
Posted at 9:49 PM, Dec 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-11 09:20:12-05

PHOENIX — Police are investigating after a person was shot in Phoenix Tuesday night.

Officers were called to the scene near 75th and Weldon avenues just before 9 p.m.

According to Phoenix police officials, two men were fighting in the area when a third man ran towards the pair and shot one of them.

The shooter reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.

The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, police say.

Cliff Castle Chopper video showed a Valley Metro bus with crime scene tape around it, but it's unclear how it's related at this point.

The victim is not being identified at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Phoenix Police non-emergency number at 602-262-6151 or if they wish to remain anonymous, Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS/480-TESTIGO for Spanish