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Chandler police take shooting suspect into custody near Dobson and Ray roads

Man was wanted for shooting a woman, stealing a vehicle Monday
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Dobson and Ray incident
Posted at 11:27 AM, Mar 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-29 01:20:05-04

CHANDLER, AZ — Chandler police say a man wanted in connection to a shooting that happened on Monday near Dobson and Ray roads is now in custody.

According to police, 40-year-old Alan Burgener was involved in a shooting with officers on Tuesday afternoon and was taken into custody. Nobody was injured in the shooting involving officers.

Chandler police gave an update on this incident Tuesday afternoon:

Chandler police give update on arrest of shooting suspect

Aerial footage from the neighborhood Tuesday afternoon shows a street blocked off and a heavy police presence in the area.

Heavy police presence in Chandler near Dobson and Ray roads

Burgener is accused of shooting a woman during a physical altercation between the two on Monday.

Burgener and the victim are known to each other, according to police.

The victim was reportedly taken to a hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say Burgener then stole a 2017 silver Ford Mustang from a nearby resident Monday.

As police searched for Burgener Tuesday, they say a tip was called in from a member of the public that led them to a home where Burgener was located. According to police, one officer shot at Burgener several times but he was not shot.

Burgener was taken into custody and was hospitalized for unrelated medical issues.