Man Injured in Shooting Near Greenfield Road and US-60 in Mesa; SWAT Responds to Suspect's Location
By Ciara Perez | Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com | Sunday, October 18, 2026
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MESA, AZ — A man was injured in a shooting near Greenfield Road and US-60 on Sunday afternoon, prompting a police investigation, road closures, and a reported SWAT response at a separate location in west Mesa.
The Mesa Police Department confirmed details of the shooting in a statement sent directly to iSkyNews.com.
According to police, officers responded to the area around 2:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting involving people in two vehicles.
One adult male suffered what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Despite being injured, he was able to drive himself to a hospital for treatment.
Police have not released any information about how seriously he was hurt.
Police Locate Those Involved
Following the shooting, Mesa Police began working to locate the people involved.
The department has since confirmed that officers located the involved parties and that there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
Investigators have not yet explained what led to the shooting or whether the people involved knew each other.
It's also unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody or if charges are expected.
The investigation remains ongoing.
SWAT Activity and Road Closures in West Mesa
As the investigation continued, Mesa Police SWAT was reportedly on scene at a location connected to the suspect in west Mesa.
Additional road closures were reported near the 1800 block of North Drew Street, where officers were conducting activity related to the investigation.
The SWAT response occurred at a separate location from the original shooting scene near Greenfield Road and US-60.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the police activity on North Drew Street, including whether anyone was taken into custody at that location.
iSkyNews.com is working to obtain additional footage and information from the scene.
Greenfield Road Closed Near US-60
The shooting also caused traffic disruptions for drivers traveling through the area.
Mesa Police confirmed that Greenfield Road was closed in both directions at US-60 while officers investigated the shooting.
Drivers were advised to avoid the intersection and find alternate routes.
Additional closures were also reported near North Drew Street in connection with the police activity there.
It remains unclear when all affected roadways will reopen.
iSkyNews.com Reaches Out to Mesa Police
As reports of the shooting began coming in, iSkyNews.com contacted the Mesa Police Department and spoke with Detective Katz.
Mesa Police confirmed the shooting, the injured man, and that officers had located the people involved.
While several questions remain unanswered, police have confirmed that there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved or provided additional details about what led to the shooting.
iSkyNews.com will continue following the investigation, including the police activity in west Mesa, and share updates as additional information and footage become available.
Source: Mesa Police Department — Shooting information provided directly to iSkyNews.com, along with additional reports of police activity and road closures in west Mesa.
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