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Suspect 'Down,' Goodyear Officer Hospitalized After Shooting Near I-10 in Goodyear

Authorities restricted Litchfield Road I-10 exits during the investigation at the Wendy's shopping plaza.

Overview

  • Goodyear police said they responded around 4 p.m. to reports at a Wendy's in a shopping plaza near Litchfield Road and Interstate 10.
  • The department reported the suspect was "down" and an officer was taken to a hospital.
  • ADOT restricted the eastbound Litchfield Road exit and closed the westbound ramp with no reopening estimate.
  • Police said a public information officer was en route and directed media to stage at 1313 N. Litchfield Road.
  • Local reporting noted this is the seventh officer-involved shooting in the Phoenix area this year and the 16th in Arizona.