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Published on May 16, 2024
Two Men Injured in Late-Night Shooting Near I-17 in Phoenix, Gunman at LargeSource: Google Street View

Chaos erupted near I-17 and Dunlap Road in Phoenix late Tuesday evening when a suspect reportedly opened fire, injuring two men, both of whom are expected to make a full recovery after being rushed to the hospital. The shooting occurred around 10:45 p.m., with law enforcement arriving at the scene to discover the victims in the aftermath of the violence, ABC15 reports.

Despite the swift response from Phoenix police, the gunman, believed to be possibly mounted on a bicycle, managed to elude capture and is still at large, the suspect's description remains elusive to the authorities. Officers continue their hunt for this elusive shooter, combing through the surrounding area to turn up clues that could lead to an arrest, however, these threads of justice may seem in the shroud of night, according to AZFamily.

The exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with the investigation proceeding as detectives piece together witness accounts and available evidence. The injured men, whose identities have not been disclosed to the public, were found on the road overpass that cuts across the interstate; their conditions, while serious, are not life-threatening and they are currently receiving care.