Tempe police investigate possible gun incident outside school

TEMPE, Arizona – A temporary curfew was imposed at Kyrene De Los Ninos Elementary School Thursday morning following an incident in the school’s parking lot.

According to police, there was an altercation between three people, one of whom allegedly pulled out a firearm. When police arrived on the scene, the two had already fled the campus.

Police said there is currently no threat to the school community, but security forces will be increased after classes end this afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.

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Locals call the Phoenix metropolitan area “The Valley.” It is considered the largest metropolitan area in the southwest.

In addition to Phoenix, the valley consists of several major cities, including:

• Mesa
• Chandler
• Scottsdale
• Tempe
• Glendale
• Surprise
• Peoria
• Gilbert
• El Mirage
• Avondale
• Litchfield Park
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Whether a city is in the “East Valley” or “West Valley” depends on its location in relation to Phoenix.

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the Valley’s cities have a combined population of 4,845,832 people, making it the 11th-largest metropolitan area in the country, just behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.

According to the 2020 Census, Maricopa County is the fourth largest county in the United States with a population of 4,485,414.

The county is home to approximately 63% of Arizona’s population and has an area of ​​9,224 square miles, making it larger than seven U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire).

One of the largest park systems in the country is also located in Maricopa County. The county has an estimated 120,000 acres of open park space with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, nature centers and campgrounds.

The county seat is in Phoenix, which is also the state capital and the fifth largest city in the United States according to the census.

The county was named after the Maricopa or Piipaash Indian tribe.