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Teen in custody after four people shot near 67th Ave and Thomas Wednesday

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Posted at 7:59 PM, Apr 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-28 16:46:57-04

PHOENIX — A teen is in custody after four people were shot Wednesday night near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road.

Phoenix police say when officers arrived at the scene they learned there was a shooting involving several people who then fled the area in vehicles. Four shooting victims were found in several nearby areas including an apartment complex near 71st Avenue and McDowell Road.

All four victims appear to have non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Police say as they arrived, a male teen armed with a gun fled the area on foot. That teen was taken into custody and faces several charges including aggravated assault.

Details on what led up to the shooting and the teen's identity haven't been released.