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Phoenix Police Surround Home After Woman Shot Near Downtown

The response centers on a single residence under police containment.

Overview

  • Phoenix police found an adult woman shot near 29th Avenue and Polk Street on Monday, and she was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
  • Officers shut down the block and contained a nearby home, using the Special Assignments Unit to conduct a methodical search of the property.
  • Detectives say the gunfire may have started in the backyard of that residence, which shifted the focus of the search to the home.
  • Authorities have not said who is inside the house, and police say they are still looking for a suspect.
  • Neighbors told FOX 10 that gunfire is common in the area, a concern surfacing after several high‑profile Phoenix shooting investigations in March.