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Chandler police involved in shooting near I-10 and Ray Road

I-10/Ray Chandler shooting
Posted at 9:12 PM, Nov 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-18 15:48:27-05

CHANDLER — Chandler police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting near Interstate 10 and Ray Road Friday night.

Officers were called to the area around 6 p.m. for a call of a woman demonstrating disorderly behavior towards others in the parking lot

When officers arrived, police say the woman had a gun in the car with her. When officers told her not to touch the weapon, she grabbed the gun and made a threatening move toward an officer.

That is when the shooting occurred.

Police say the woman was shot twice in the upper chest.

The woman was taken to the hospital but has since been released.

The officer was not hurt.

The suspect, who has since been identified as 50-year-old Renata Eldred, is now facing charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

This incident is currently under investigation.