Phoenix police are investigating the shooting death of a police officer early Wednesday.

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. at a gas station-convenience store in west Phoenix

Police responded to a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood call around 19th Avenue and Indian School Road when the officer was shot.

Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Trent Crump said the unnamed officer died at St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday morning. Details about the officer are unknown, other than he was assigned to the Squaw Peak Precinct.

Officers are gathered at the hospital to show support.

Meanwhile, police have detained a man. He was transported to police headquarters in downtown Phoenix.

Traffic is restricted on 19th Avenue south of Indian School Road and will likely be the rest of the morning.

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