Highlights
- Chandler Police shot a suspect near Dobson and Warner roads Thursday afternoon after a call about a person waving a gun.
- No officers were injured; police said there is no danger to the public, though traffic restrictions remain in the area.
- The incident is the 31st officer-involved shooting in the Valley and the 57th in Arizona so far in 2026, per Arizona's Family tracking.
- Suspect condition and circumstances leading to shots fired had not been released as of Thursday evening.
Chandler Police responded Thursday afternoon to the intersection of Dobson and Warner roads after reports of a person waving a gun, and an officer-involved shooting followed shortly after officers arrived on scene. No officers were hurt, police said. The department confirmed there is no danger to the public, though drivers in the area should expect traffic restrictions.
Details on the suspect, including their condition and what led to shots being fired, had not been released as of Thursday evening, according to Arizona's Family, which first reported the incident. Chandler Police confirmed the shooting on X, posting that officers were on scene of an officer-involved shooting near Dobson Road.
The shooting is the 31st officer-involved shooting in the Valley so far in 2026 and the 57th statewide, according to Arizona's Family tracking.
Chandler PD has not announced a timeline for releasing additional details; the department's officer-involved shooting page is expected to be updated as the investigation proceeds.
Sources
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 28/08/2026 00:22
- X (Twitter) retrieved 28/08/2026 00:22
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