Man dead following suspected road-rage shooting in Mesa

A 33-year-old man is dead following a shooting that stemmed from a possible road-rage incident in Mesa on Wednesday afternoon.

Mesa Police responded to multiple calls regarding a shooting near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60 highway shortly before 2 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers found the vehicles still stopped on Alma School Road and spoke with everyone involved.

One driver, identified as a 33-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not been released.

The other individuals involved remained at the scene and are cooperating with Mesa Police investigators.

The area was temporarily shut down during the initial response, but roadways have since been cleared and Alma School Road has reopened to traffic.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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