Phoenix strip mall shooting leaves woman dead and eight people injured as gunman opens fire into crowd of 100 people
A WOMAN is dead and eight more people have been injured after a gunman opened fire into a crowd of up to 100 people, reports say.
Two of the wounded people, both adult women, are being treated for life-threatening injuries after shots were fired near a strip mall in Phoenix, Arizona, early on June 4.
Police believe a party had been taking place near the strip mall, and 100 people were in the area when the shooting happened, reports.
Sgt. Andy Williams, of Phoenix Police, said cops believe an argument sparked the shooting.
A teen boy was among those shot but he’s expected to survive, reported.
The victims are believed to be between the ages of 17-24, according to police.
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It’s not known how many shooters were involved in the incident but police believe a handgun was used.
Cops haven’t arrested any suspects as investigations continue.
The motive of the shooting also remains unknown.
Officers rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area where the shooting took place with police tape.
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The shooting comes amid a spate of gun violence that has hit America.
One person has been killed after shots were fired at a Friday night party in Chester, Virginia.
Six people were shot in total, Lt. Dave Sumner told The Sun.
Chesterfield County Police said officers were dispatched after receiving reports of rowdy youngsters.
At least 13 people died and 70 were injured in over a dozen of mass shootings that took place on Memorial Day.
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Researchers at the Gun Violence Archive define a mass shooting as an incident where a minimum of four victims are shot.
It does not include any shooter who may have also been killed or injured during the event.
Escaped convict Gonzalo Lopez is accused of slaughtering a family of five at their vacation home in Centerville, Texas.
Grandpa Mark Collins was among those who were found dead.
His grandsons Waylon Collins, 18, Carson, 16, Hudson, 11, and their 11-year-old cousin Bryson were also killed.
David Crain, a longtime family friend, said the loss "is going to be unfillable."
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Crain added that Hudson was just baptized in the family's swimming pool three days before the 11-year-old was shot dead in cold blood.
And, 19 kids and two teachers were slaughtered by lone gunman Salvador Ramos inside an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on May 24.
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