Maricopa Police Department is investigating reports of repeated gunfire at a home in Desert Passage last night. 

Officers responded to shots fired at West Helen Court just after 10 p.m., according to Monica Williams, a spokesperson for the department. 

A neighbor described hearing several rapid gunshots but did not see any of the people involved. 

“Officers discovered 15 spent shell casings in the street near the intersection of Sands Drive and Helen Court,” Williams said. “Officers canvassed the area for victims, suspects and bullet impacts but none were found.”

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

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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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