Streets reopened, scene cleared after West Phoenix police situation Steve Nielsen of FOX 10 got the latest on a police investigation that began when officers heard gunshots aimed at them near 95th Avenue and McDowell on Saturday morning. PHOENIX – A police situation was ongoing near Loop 101 and McDowell Road outside the Courtyard Marriott in West Phoenix after police officers fired gunfire in their direction on Saturday morning. Officials conducted a traffic control near 95th Avenue and McDowell at around 6:45 am on August 21. While the police were getting out of their vehicles, they reportedly heard several gunshots in the area. “The officers believed that they might have been aimed at them,” the police said. Searching for a “potentially armed suspect”, the authorities surrounded an area of overgrown scrub and gave orders to anyone who could have hidden inside. A police helicopter could be heard in the air saying, “This is the Phoenix Police Department. You are surrounded. We’ll search with the police dog, he’ll find you and bite you. Come out with your hands up.” Ultimately, no suspects were found and no arrests were made. No injuries were reported. On August 23, the department released bodycam footage of the incident, showing officials protecting those involved in the traffic control. Body Cam Video: Gunshots Near Phoenix Officers During A Traffic Stop When Phoenix officers stopped a car near 95th Avenue and McDowell Road on the morning of August 21, multiple gunshots rang out as officers rushed to get everyone to safety. Police believe they were targeted and searched the area for several hours, but no suspects have been found. If you have any information, you will be asked to call the silent witness at 480-WITNESS. More Arizona Headlines For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. Turn on FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news:
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