PHOENIX — Mesa Community College was temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a nearby police incident, authorities reported.
The campus, located at Southern Avenue and Dobson Road, was locked down at 3:50 p.m. following reports of a domestic violence-related crash involving two vehicles. The Mesa Police Department confirmed that a man involved in the crash was believed to be in the area on foot, prompting the lockdown.
The lockdown was lifted approximately 30 minutes later, according to an announcement from the college.
Traffic and Area Closures
In addition to the college lockdown, the incident temporarily closed:
- The off-ramp and two lanes of westbound U.S. 60 at Dobson Road.
- Nearby streets, as authorities worked to secure the scene.
Police Request Public Cooperation
The situation remains under investigation, and police are urging the public to avoid the area.
No further details were available at the time of reporting.