PHOENIX — US 60 closed in both directions between Country Club and Dobson roads in Mesa on Sunday, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced.

The major freeway was closed for a police shooting, according to the Mesa Police Department. The suspect was taken to the hospital. The closure was first announced around 4:15 p.m.

Multiple police vehicles were seen on the road in the area through ADOT traffic cameras.

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There was no estimated time for reopening.

To avoid the closure, motorists can take the Loop 202, Southern Avenue or Baseline Road for east-west travel.

No further information was provided.

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