Phoenix Police Shoot Armed Woman During Officer-Involved Shooting Near 73rd Drive and Sells Drive

PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 13, 2026) — A 38-year-old woman was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being shot by Phoenix Police officers during an encounter involving a firearm in west Phoenix.

The shooting occurred on November 11, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., near 73rd Drive and Sells Drive, after officers responded to reports of a person carrying a gun in the area.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers located the woman walking in the street while armed with a handgun.

Police Air Support Helps Locate Armed Woman

Phoenix Police officers responding to the scene received assistance from the department’s Air Support Unit, which helped locate the woman.

Authorities said officers issued commands directing the woman to comply.

During the encounter, one officer deployed a 40mm less-lethal launcher, while two other officers discharged their firearms, one firing a duty rifle and the other a handgun.

The woman was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground.

Police have not released additional details about the woman’s actions immediately before officers opened fire, including whether she pointed or discharged her weapon.

Police K9 Team Approaches Woman After Shooting

Following the shooting, officers reported that the woman’s handgun remained within her reach.

A team of officers, accompanied by a police K9, approached the woman to take her into custody and provide medical assistance.

Phoenix Fire Department personnel responded and transported her to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not disclosed the extent of her injuries or her current medical condition.

No police officers or other community members were injured during the incident.

Arizona DPS Leading Independent Investigation

The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Major Incident Division is investigating the shooting.

The Phoenix Police Department is also conducting a separate internal investigation to review the actions of the officers involved.

Investigators will work to establish the circumstances surrounding the encounter, including the events leading up to the use of deadly force.

Authorities have not announced whether body-worn camera footage or other recordings will be released.

The identities of the officers involved have not been disclosed in the information provided.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

The shooting occurred in the area of 7300 West Sells Drive in West Phoenix.

Authorities have not released the woman’s identity or announced any criminal charges related to the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the officers’ decision to fire their weapons remain under investigation. Additional information is expected as investigators review the available evidence.

Habari Entertainment will continue following developments in this investigation.

Source: Phoenix Police Department