Glendale shooting injures several people; police call scene 'chaotic'
Update on mass shooting at Glendale restaurant
GPD's Jose Santiago says three people were killed, and five others were hurt after a shooting near Grand and Glendale avenues on May 4.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Several people were shot in Glendale on Sunday night at a restaurant, the police department said, calling the scene "chaotic."
What we know:
The May 4 shooting happened near 57th and Glendale avenues around 7:45 p.m. at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse.
It appears that a Cinco de Mayo celebration was taking place at the restaurant.
At the scene, victims were seen being transported to a local hospital.
Latest on victims:
On May 5, Jose Santiago of the Glendale Police Department confirmed three people had died, and five others were hurt.
Those killed included a 17-year-old boy and two 21-year-old men.
Tragically, we are told that the 17-year-old and 21-year-old, Damien Anthony Sproule and Christopher Juaquin Sproule, were brothers. The other victim who died was Milo Christopher Suniga.
Those wounded include a 20-year-old woman, a 20-year-old man, a 21-year-old woman, a 23-year-old man, and a 16-year-old boy who was in surgery overnight, but is expected to make a full recovery.
Latest on possible suspects:
There is believed to be more than one shooter, but Officer Mendez says the public is safe.
"There are no apprehensions at the moment. There are quite a few people detained, and we're trying to investigate whether they're suspects, victims, witnesses, investigative leads. There are multiple people that our officers and detectives are speaking to," Officer Mendez said.
He says no officers or security guards were involved in the shooting.
Several people shot at Glendale restaurant
Glendale police have been sorting through a very chaotic scene near Grand and Glendale avenues. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
What we don't know:
We don't know the severity of the victims' injuries.
What you can do:
Investigators are trying to piece together everything that happened and officers are looking for all witnesses or anyone who knows anything to come forward.
"There's plenty of people who stayed. There are plenty of people who left," said Mendez. "If anyone has information on what happened tonight.. what occurred.. who did what.. who was involved, please call the Glendale Police Department. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
GPD can also be contacted at 623-930-3000.