SANTAN, AZ — A Gila River police officer is dead and another is hurt, along with four other individuals after a shooting broke out early Saturday morning in the Gila River Indian Community.
Gila River police say around 2 a.m., they were called to a home in the Santan area for a reported disturbance.
As officers worked to address the issue, which involved a large crowd, someone fired multiple gunshots.
A total of two Gila River officers were injured along with four other people at the scene.
All six people were taken to local hospitals with various degrees of injuries.
One of the officers, identified by officials as Joshua Briese, later died of his injuries.
The department says Officer Briese had been with the force for less than a year and was still field training.
The second injured officer is reportedly in serious, but stable condition.
Police say at least one of the four other individuals shot has also died. Specific conditions on the others injured was not immediately available.
It's not clear if the individual or individuals who fired gunshots are still at large.
No suspect information has been released.
Gila River police and the FBI are investigating the shooting.
Briese's father was also a police officer. According to records, his father also died in the line of duty while responding to a car accident in 2006.
Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis released this statement Saturday morning:
"Early this morning, I learned there was a serious shooting incident in the Community with multiple gunshot victims, including two Gila River Police Department officers and as many as four Community members at the scene. While the facts are being investigated by the FBI and GRPD, I have been told that one of our officers – Officer Joshua Briese – died in the line of duty as a result of his injuries. Our second officer remains in serious, but stable condition after surgery.
At least one Community member died as well. All the injured are being treated at local hospitals.
We are coordinating closely with law enforcement to make sure we have a comprehensive understanding of what happened here.
I know I speak for our entire Community when I say that we grieve for our fallen and injured police officers and every Community member touched by such tragic violence. Nothing cuts deeper than a life cut short. We will pray for our officers and their families, and for every Community member, every loved one, and every family impacted by what happened this morning.
As we await further facts, our focus will be on finding a path to healing from this tragic incident.
Various police agencies across the state released statements regarding Briese's death.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
"Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues at the Gila River Police Department following the death of Officer Joshua Briese in the line of duty this morning. Officer Briese was fatally wounded while responding to a disturbance at a home in Santan, in the Gila River Indian Community. AZDPS extends our deepest condolences to Officer Briese’s family, colleagues and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We also send our best wishes for a full recovery to the second GRPD officer injured in this tragic incident."
Goodyear Police Department
"The Goodyear Police Department is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Officer Joshua Briese of the Gila River Police Department. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time."
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
"Sheriff Skinner and the entire team at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office mourns with the Gila River Police Department on the loss of Officer Joshua Brieses; our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the entire agency.
We are also praying for the full recovery of Gila River’s other officer injured during the incident."
Northern Arizona University Police Department
"Our hearts and thoughts are with you Gila River Police Department."
Chandler Police Department
"With heavy hearts, we join the Gila River Police Department in mourning the loss of Officer Joshua Briese, a dedicated brother in service. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who knew him."
Ajo Fire Department
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gila River Police Department, Officer Briese’s family and friends, and the Gila River Indian Community. Rest in Paradise Sir."
Page Police Department
"The Page Police Department sends prayers to the Gila River Police Department after one of their officers was shot and killed, and another officer was shot and wounded while investigating a domestic disturbance. We ask that everyone keep the officers, their families, and the Gila River Police Department in your thoughts and prayers."
Gilbert Police Department
"Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Gila River Police Department Officer Joshua Briese who lost his life in the line of duty during an overnight shooting that left a second officer injured.
We stand with our fellow brothers and sisters at Gila River PD during this difficult time. Officer Briese will never be forgotten."
Coolidge Police Department
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Joshua Briese, who lost his life in the line of duty today. Our prayers are also with the second officer injured during this incident.
We grieve this tragic loss with our brothers and sisters at the Gila River Police Department.
Rest in peace sir."
Apache Junction Police Department
"Our hearts weigh heavily as we join the Gila River Police Department in paying tribute to Officer Joshua Briese, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Our deepest sympathies go out to his colleagues and loved ones. Officer Briese, we express our gratitude for your service. May you rest in peace."
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