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PD: Shooting involving Chandler officers near Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road

One person was taken to a hospital, police said
Shooting involving Chandler officers near Arizona Ave and Riggs Rd
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CHANDLER, AZ — Chandler police say their officers were involved in a shooting near Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road Thursday night.

Officials say it happened just after 8:15 p.m.

One person was taken to a hospital for their injuries, and officials say there is no danger to the community.

According to police, during a traffic stop, the suspect ran from the car and opened fire.

Police say they returned fire and began pursuing the suspect.

During the pursuit, the suspect sustained a K9 bite and a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police say no officers were injured.

The intersection has since reopened.

This incident comes amid a string of shootings involving police across the Valley and state across a 24-hour period, including:

-Flagstaff police shooting: Two Arizona Department of Public Safety crew members died Wednesday evening when their helicopter crashed while providing air support during a gun battle in Flagstaff, police say.

-75th Avenue and Thomas: A woman was taken to a hospital after a shooting involving Phoenix police officers near 75th Avenue and Thomas Road just before 4 p.m. on Thursday.

-I-17 and Indian School Road: Sources tell ABC15 three DPS troopers were hurt in a shooting just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday near I-17 and Indian School Road.

-SR-87 and Coolidge Avenue: Officers were involved in a shooting near a Coolidge police station around 7:45 p.m. Thursday when a person displayed a machete and refused to drop it.