2 Officers Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Banner University Medical Center

What Happened

On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2023, two Phoenix police officers were injured in an officer-involved shooting near Banner University Medical Center in Downtown Phoenix.

The officers were responding to a call about a man armed with a knife. When they arrived on the scene, they encountered the man, who was armed with a knife.

The officers ordered the man to drop the knife, but he refused. The man then advanced on the officers, and one of the officers fired his gun, striking the man.

The Injured Officers

The two officers who were injured in the shooting were a 28-year-old male and a 30-year-old female.

The male officer was shot in the leg and the female officer was shot in the arm.

Both officers were taken to a local hospital where they are in stable condition.

The Suspect

The suspect in the shooting was a 35-year-old man.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.

The suspect's name has not been released.

The Investigation

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the shooting.

The department has not released any further information about the investigation.

Conclusion

The officer-involved shooting near Banner University Medical Center in Downtown Phoenix is a tragic event.

We are grateful that the two officers who were injured in the shooting are in stable condition.

We hope that the suspect in the shooting will recover from his injuries and that the Phoenix Police Department's investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding this incident.