Teen Shot During Attempted Aggravated Robbery in Phoenix

Phoenix police officers sprang into action in response to a call for shots fired near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road on Saturday morning. The incident involved a teen who was shot during an attempted aggravated robbery, according to the city’s police department.

Upon arriving at the scene just after 5 a.m., officers encountered a man who claimed to be the victim of an attempted armed robbery. The man reported that he had used his own gun to defend himself and shoot the suspect, leading to the escalation of events.

As the police continued their search for the suspect, a teenager contacted authorities to report that he had been shot. The teen, who was later confirmed to be connected to the initial armed robbery, was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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