Glendale officer injured in collision while responding to call

An officer was taken to a hospital following a crash in Glendale.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near 75th and Glendale avenues.

Police said officers were responding to a call for service at a nearby gas station regarding a person with a gun. According to initial information, a fight had broken out between two people.

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Glendale officer injured in collision while responding to call

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:54 pm

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An officer was taken to a hospital following a crash in Glendale.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near 75th and Glendale avenues.

Police said officers were responding to a call for service at a nearby gas station regarding a person with a gun. According to initial information, a fight had broken out between two people.

However, police said one of the involved parties fled in a vehicle and collided with a patrol vehicle that was responding to the call.

Both the male suspect and the officer were transported to local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown, police said.

Glendale Avenue was shut down from 75th to 71st avenues into the afternoon commute.

#Traffic Please avoid the area near 74th Ave and Glendale Ave. Glendale Ave shut down from 75th Ave - 71st Ave. Please use alternate routes.
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) June 17, 2020