Police across the Valley are investigating a series of violent incidents that occurred at Halloween parties over the weekend, including two shootings and a stabbing in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa.
The first incident happened around 11:20 p.m. Saturday near 99th Avenue and Camelback Road in west Phoenix, where two men were shot during a large Halloween gathering. According to police, other partygoers took both victims to the hospital before officers arrived. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and detectives are still searching for the suspect.
Roughly an hour later, Mesa police responded to reports of a stabbing near Loop 101 and Baseline Road after a fight broke out involving several uninvited guests. Officers found a man with a stab wound; he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators arrested a 19-year-old man, identified as the primary aggressor, on charges including disorderly conduct, threats, and third-degree trespassing.
Just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Scottsdale police were called to a home near Thompson Peak Parkway and Bell Roadafter reports of a shooting at another large Halloween party. One victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and witnesses are cooperating with investigators.
Authorities said all three cases remain under active investigation, and no connection between the incidents has been established.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO.
