Multiple agencies involved in manhunt near Beaver Dam, Arizona; shots fired

In this 2018 file photo shown for illustration purposes, a police vehicle responds to the scene of a manhunt in Beaver Dam, Ariz., April 27, 2018 | Photo by Joseph Witham, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Multiple agencies have responded Thursday afternoon to reports of an unidentified man reportedly with a gun and with an “innocent party” in Mohave County, Arizona, near the town of Beaver Dam.

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As of 3:25 p.m., Tiffany Mitchell, public information officer for the St. George Police Department, had the following information for St. George News:

We have an active pursuit involving multiple agencies with a man who has a gun and an innocent party. Confirmed shots fired, please standby for more information.

According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, the active police scene led to a temporary lockdown at Beaver Dam Elementary School. The school is no longer locked down as of 3:30 p.m.

Mesquite Police are advising drivers to stay away from Old Highway 91.

Multiple agencies responded to an incident involving a man with an innocent party in Mohave County, Arizona, Feb. 17, 2022. | Reader submitted photo, St. George News

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office also released the following update on its Facebook page shortly after 4 p.m.:

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an Officer Involved Shooting incident that occurred on Thursday (2/17) afternoon. The area north of Highway 91 and E. Biasi Ranch Rd. in Beaver Dam is currently restricted. Please be aware of law enforcement vehicles in the area.

Schools that were previously placed in lockdown status as a precaution have been removed from lock down.

This investigation is ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story.

Update 4:15 p.m.: Report updated with additional information from law enforcement.

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