Chandler police officer involved in shooting as part of welfare check in parking lot

PHOENIX — Police in Chandler are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night.

According to police, an officer responded to a parking lot on Ray Road just east of Interstate 10 shortly after 6 p.m. to conduct a welfare check on a woman inside a vehicle.

The woman, 50-year-old Renata Eldred, was reported to be disturbing other people in the parking lot.

Police said Eldred had a gun in the car with her. The officer commanded her not to touch the gun but she did not comply.

Instead, police said she grabbed the gun and made a threatening move with it toward the officer.

The officer then fired two shots at her, striking her in the upper chest.

The woman was taken into custody and then to a hospital for treatment.

After being released from the hospital, Eldred was booked into Maricopa County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and aggravated assault.

The officer was not injured.

Press Release – Chandler Police Involved in Shooting.#ChandlerPD #ChandlerAZ pic.twitter.com/fAVl0lE2Gw

— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) November 18, 2023

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