GLENDALE, AZ — Officers were involved in a shooting at a shopping center in Glendale on Wednesday morning, police say.
The shooting occurred at a business near 67th Avenue and Bell Road around 10 a.m. when officers responded to investigate a domestic violence incident.
One person was shot by officers and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Glendale Police Department officials say.
No officers were injured during the incident.
During a preliminary investigation, detectives learned the suspect, a man, showed up at a business with a woman.
The man has been identified as Daren Howard.
While inside the business, the woman tried to buy a firearm. While doing so, police say the woman mouthed "call 911" to the employee.
The employee noticed a large cut on her hand and was able to alert police.
When officers arrived, they located Howard and the woman.
Two officers gave commands to separate, and at that time, officials say Howard wrapped his arm around the woman's neck and pulled out a knife.
One officer attempted to Taser Howard first, but the effort did not stop the man.
At this point, the other officer fired his gun at Howard, striking him. He was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials say the woman was taken to a hospital for unrelated injuries and is cooperating with police.
"These situations are extremely tragic and scary, and we're really fortunate that the manager did call the police and that we were able to arrive in a timely manner to ensure her safety,” Glendale police Lt. Wade Kamman said.
It's unclear if Howard and the woman were in a romantic relationship or related in some other way.
After being released from the hospital, Howard was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a weapon, kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment.
The investigation remains ongoing.
