Interstate 17 is closed at Thomas Road in both directions in Phoenix after police shot a suspect believed to have shot another man on the freeway.

Sgt. Jon Howard with Phoenix PD, said that, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to calls of a crash.

According to the Phoenix Fire Department, there are two male victims in serious condition suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The shooting took place in the area around 6 p.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said at least one of its troopers was involved, but no details have been released on the shooting.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said that, the highway is closed. ADOT suggests drivers use alternate routes, such as State Route 51.

There is no estimated time for I-17 to be reopened, authorities said.

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