MESA, AZ — Mesa police say a 37-year-old man is in the hospital after a shooting involving officers on Sunday afternoon on US 60 and Alma School Road.
US 60 was closed in both directions between Country Club Drive and Alma School Road, according to the Department of Transportation.
Mesa police say officers were first called to an apartment complex along Country Club Drive around 4 p.m., for reports of a man with a knife.
"The caller said the man kicked in a door, grabbed a kitchen knife, and attempted to force a female victim into a vehicle," Detective John Dreyer said.
When officers arrived, the man had driven away from the complex, and that is when officers pursued the vehicle.
Police say the man drove through Mesa streets and towards the Alma School Road westbound on-ramp to US 60.
"Officers attempted a pit maneuver that was unsuccessful. The vehicle did, however, come to a stop on the shoulder of the US 60 on ramp at Alma School," Dreyer said.
According to police, the man ran from the vehicle, crossing onto the southbound lanes, reaching for his waistband.
That is when police say the shooting involving officers began.
The man was struck at least once and was taken to a hospital. He is expected to survive.
Police say no officers were injured.
The investigation remains ongoing.
