At least four others were injured in the incident, but their identities have not been released.
Officer Briese had only been with the Gila River Police Department for less than a year and was still undergoing field training.
The investigation into the incident is being conducted by both the Gila River Police Department and the FBI.
The shooting occurred during a response to a disturbance at a home around 2:00 am local time.
Two people, including Officer Joshua Briese, were killed in a shooting incident in the Gila River Indian Community.
Two people, including a police officer named Joshua Briese, were killed and at least four others were injured in a shooting that took place early Saturday morning in the Gila River Indian Community in southern Arizona. The incident occurred during a response to a disturbance at a home around 2:00 am local time.
Officer Briese, who had only been with the Gila River Police Department for less than a year and was still undergoing field training, succumbed to his injuries. Another officer is in serious but stable condition at the hospital. The identities of the other injured individuals have not been released.
The shooting took place in Santan, an area within the Gila River Indian Community located 35 miles southeast of Phoenix. The investigation into the incident is being conducted by both the Gila River Police Department and the FBI.
This tragic event marks a significant loss for both the community and law enforcement. Our thoughts are with Officer Briese's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Two people, including a police officer named Joshua Briese, were killed in a shooting in southern Arizona early Saturday morning.
Officer Briese had only been with the department for less than a year and was still on field training.
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][Two people, including another officer and four other individuals, were injured during the incident.][][Another officer was hospitalized after the shooting.]
][The shooting took place around 2 a.m. local time when officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a home in the Gila River Indian Community.][][The incident occurred during a disturbance call.]
