PHOENIX — Police this morning have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of an officer in west Phoenix.

Police had responded to a call early today about someone trying to cover up a Ford Mustang with a tarp in a carport of a home around 19th Avenue and Indian School Road.

As police investigated, shots were fired and the officer was struck. Fellow officers put the wounded officer in a police car and took him to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died.

Police have a suspect in custody and have taken him to police headquarters in downtown Phoenix.

Authorities have not identified the slain officer. Other officers are gathered at the hospital to show support.

Detectives are investigating. Traffic is restricted on 19th Avenue.