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Monday afternoon, Chandler Police released some basic information about a Sunday night shooting at Snedigar Park in South Chandler.
One teenager was killed and two others were wounded in the shooting, which happened shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, police stated in a news release.
Chandler Police stated officers responded to the Snedigar Sportsplex, near Alma School Road and Fulton Ranch Parkway in South Chandler, for multiple reports of shots being heard near the northwest end of the park.
Upon arrival, police determined that a shooting three people had been hit and injured by gunfire, the report states. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene.
No suspect information was initially available, and an area search was conducted to identify any leads or locate evidence, the release states.
All three victims were between 16 and 17 years old, police stated.
Investigators worked throughout the night and determined that the incident occurred between two groups that were acquainted with one another, police stated, though no charges have been announced.
"This is an isolated incident, and there is no present danger to the public." Chandler Police stated in the release.
No Monday status was provided regarding the medical condition of either surviving gunshot victim.
Investigators are actively following up on leads, and the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident, Chandler Police ask you to contact them. CPD's non-emergency number is 480-782-4130.
Anyone with information can also call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377).
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Jason W. Brooks Associate Editor
Jason W. Brooks is a News editor for the Daily Independent and the Chandler Independent.
He covers the Chandler area for both yourvalley.net and the monthly print edition while writing for and assisting in the production of the Daily Independent.
Brooks is a well-traveled journalist who has documented life in small American communities in nearly all U.S. time zones.
Born in Washington, D.C. and raised there and in suburban Los Angeles, he has covered community news in California, New Mexico, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska and northern Arizona.
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