A man is in the hospital following a shooting that occurred during a robbery early Sunday morning in north Phoenix. The incident took place around 7 a.m. in the area of 28th Drive and Cactus Road, just west of Interstate 17.
According to Phoenix police, they were alerted to the shooting through a report that indicated suspects were fleeing north on 28th Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a man who had been shot. He was swiftly transported to the hospital, though his current condition remains unknown.
Investigators revealed that the victim had been both robbed and shot but managed to return fire at the suspects. Authorities have since detained two individuals in connection with the incident.
As of now, police have not released the names or photographs of the suspects. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.