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DEA Says Suspect Opened Fire on Agents in West Phoenix During Narcotics Probe

The agency reports no injuries.

Overview

  • Agents were conducting a narcotics investigation near 67th Avenue and Van Buren around 10 a.m. when a suspect allegedly shot at them.
  • The DEA says it is unclear whether agents returned fire.
  • Two suspects were taken into custody, and authorities say drugs and a weapon were seized.
  • The Arizona Department of Public Safety will handle the investigation going forward.
  • Video from the scene showed bullet damage to a blue Jeep’s windshield, broken windows on a nearby pickup, and a shattered Dollar General storefront window.