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PD: Man arrested after reports of domestic violence, shot at officers in west Phoenix

Phoenix Police
Posted at 11:19 AM, Nov 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-06 16:52:27-04

PHOENIX — Police say a 28-year-old man was arrested after reports of domestic violence and reportedly shooting at officers in west Phoenix Saturday.

Around 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the area of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road for a domestic violence report.

Officers arrived at the scene and learned a man was reportedly firing several rounds into the air.

The man then fired several rounds in their direction and it was later found that a patrol vehicle was struck, police said.

Officers were able to use "less than lethal force options" and placed the man into custody.

The man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. His identity is not being released at this time, according to police.

No other injuries were reported and no other details were provided.