Scottsdale man dies after afternoon road rage shooting

Guns went off near the intersection of 87th Street and Cactus Road in Scottsdale, Arizona, at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The exchange left a man with life-threatening injuries. He later died at a hospital.

Scottsdale Police say initial reports suggest the shooting resulted from a road rage incident. Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene. They provided medical assistance until fire personnel arrived. The victim was transported to a hospital in life-threatening condition.

Police arrested the suspect at the scene. Authorities have not identified either the suspect or the victim. They also did not detail the exact motive beyond the initial road rage assessment. Investigators describe the event as an isolated incident. They say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

"When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical assistance until fire personnel arrived. The man was transported to a hospital in life-threatening condition, where he later died from his injuries," police said in a statement.

The department expressed condolences to the victim's family and loved ones. The investigation into the events of Tuesday afternoon continues. No further details have been released regarding the suspect's background or the specific sequence of events leading to the gunfire.