Overview
- A shooting at Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District Saturday night wounded five juveniles and triggered a large police and medical response.
- Police say none of the injuries were life-threatening and most victims were treated and released from local hospitals.
- Officers arrested a 15-year-old boy who was found hiding in the plaza and booked on charges including aggravated assault, endangerment, and minor in possession of a firearm.
- Investigators recovered multiple shell casings and a 9 mm handgun; court documents say the suspect admitted to displaying cash, firing during a fight, and claiming he acted in self-defense.
- Local officials describe the incident as isolated but say it sharpens concern about teen-involved shootings in Maricopa County and they are urging anyone with video or tips to contact police.