US, Phoenix: Phoenix Shots Fired And Related Crash Investigation Closes Southbound I-17 For Several Hours.

Phoenix, United States - October 04, 2026 10/03/2026 08:00 pm GMT-0700 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives are investigating after shots were fired prior to a collision in the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Bethany Home Road. According to AZDPS officials at the scene, shots were fired during an apparent road rage situation. A collision occurred as a result of the incident. A hard closure was established for the southbound lanes of Interstate 17, forcing all southbound traffic to exit at Bethany Home Road. The closure lasted several hours while the Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives investigated the incident. Additional details remain limited as the investigation remains active.