Citizens intervene, stop attempted carjacking in west Phoenix: police

A suspect has been hospitalized after reportedly being shot during an attempted carjacking in west Phoenix.

Phoenix Police say the incident happened on June 8 near 83rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard.

During the attempted carjacking, citizens intervened, and one of them reportedly shot the suspect.

The suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

No other details were released by police.

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