Officer-involved shooting in Tolleson under investigation

An investigation is underway after a shooting involving a police officer in the West Valley during the overnight hours on March 28.

What we know:

In a statement, officials with the Tolleson Police Department say the incident happened around 2:00 a.m., in the area of 97th Avenue and Buckeye Road.

The person shot, who was identified by police as 35-year-old Ricky Henry Barron, was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

"No officers were injured in the incident," read a portion of the statement.

What we don't know:

Police have yet to release details on what led up to the shooting.

What's next:

Tolleson Police officials said members of the West Valley Incident Response Team will take over the investigation.

They are conducting an investigation but have not searched the suspect's vehicle yet. Buckeye Police said they had not recovered a weapon either.

Area where the shooting happened

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