Overview
- ADOT initially closed both directions near milepost 201 shortly after 3 p.m., later reopening eastbound traffic.
- Mesa police say this is a death investigation led by the homicide unit and not an officer-involved shooting.
- Aerial footage showed numerous unmarked units and two armored vehicles concentrating on a dark pickup with a camper shell.
- Officials have not disclosed what prompted the incident or whether anyone was injured.
- Authorities report no estimated time to reopen and advise drivers to expect significant delays.