Two Cops Shot in West Phoenix BREAKING

Two Phoenix police officers were shot by an armed suspect just after 10 a.m. today.Details are limited, but the shooting occurred 61st and Virginia Avenues.One of the officers was shot in the arm, the other suffered a superficial wound to the head.The suspect was reportedly also shot, but details of...

By James King

August 4, 2011

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Two Phoenix police officers were shot by an armed suspect just after 10 a.m. today.

Details are limited, but the shooting occurred 61st and Virginia Avenues.

One of the officers was shot in the arm, the other suffered a superficial wound to the head.

The suspect was reportedly also shot, but details of his condition are unknown.

Police plan to brief the media later in the day.

Check back for updates.

James King

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