PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police are asking the public to avoid a busy west Phoenix shopping plaza as officers work to de-escalate a situation with an armed suspect.
Phoenix police confirmed they responded Saturday morning to the parking lot of Fry’s Food Store near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road on reports of a armed man.
Officers are negotiating with an armed man in the area of 83rd Ave. and Indian School Road.
This is an active scene. Please stay out of the area. pic.twitter.com/YtVSu1UfEv
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) July 12, 2025
“This is a very fluid and active investigation, please stay out of the area and behind police lines,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower.
No other information has been released.
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