MPD investigates Acacia Crossings shooting

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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Maricopa Police Department is investigating a reported shooting early this morning. 

Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. near Rio Drive and Balboa Drive in Acacia Crossings, according to MPD spokesperson Monica Williams. 

Cops found evidence of a shooting including damage to a parked vehicle. 

“MPD did a sweep of the area and did not find anyone with injuries or witnesses to the shots fired,” Williams said. 

Maricopa detectives have taken over the case as the investigation continues. 

“Our neighborhood is freaking out not being informed of our safety,” neighbor Jennifer James told InMaricopa. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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