Early Friday morning, a shooting was reported at approximately 2 a.m. on the northbound off‑ramp of Loop 101 Pima near Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. Officer Erica Jakupi, public information officer for the Salt River Police Department, confirmed the incident and said there is one victim, though the victim’s condition has not been disclosed.
Because the shooting occurred on tribal land, the investigation is being handled in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, per standard protocol. Phoenix police and Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers have also been assigned to assist, creating a multi‑agency response on the scene.
Video released by the department shows numerous law‑enforcement vehicles and a command van positioned on the right shoulder of the freeway as officers secured the area. The northbound off‑ramp remained closed for more than eight hours, forcing a large traffic backup that impacted morning commuters throughout the East Valley.
The off‑ramp was reopened shortly before 10:30 a.m., allowing traffic to resume its normal flow. Officials did not provide additional details about the motive or any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Scottsdale residents who rely on the Loop 101 corridor for daily travel were advised to seek alternate routes while the ramp was closed. Authorities have not announced a timeline for any further updates, but they will continue to release information as the investigation progresses.
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