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Police Say 16-Year-Old Critically Wounded in Avondale Shooting After Gunfire From Car

A nearby elementary school briefly locked down before officers determined there was no immediate threat.

Overview

  • Avondale police say the shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Monte Vista Road and 116th Lane in the West Valley.
  • Officers learned the shots came from someone in a vehicle who left the area, and the suspect remains at large.
  • The 16-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to police.
  • Patrol officers secured the scene as the Avondale Police Criminal Investigation Bureau arrived to investigate, Officer Jaret Redfearn said in an emailed statement.
  • Canyon Breeze Elementary briefly locked down and then returned to normal operations after police assessed the situation.