Phoenix is reeling after a deadly shooting claimed the life of one man and left a woman wounded on the evening of January 15. According to azfamily.com, police arrived at the scene near 27th Avenue and Hazelwood Street to find Willie Dodd and a woman, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Dodd was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The woman, whose condition is serious, is still receiving treatment.
The motive of the shooting remains a mystery as detectives have yet to uncover any solid leads to apprehend a suspect. To swiftly bring the perpetrator to justice, Silent Witness is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information that could lead to an arrest. Concerned individuals are urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online for those wishing to remain anonymous. No arrests have been made in this incident as of now.
One of the victims, Willie Dodd, was pronounced dead after the emergency response to the injuries inflicted by an unknown assailant.
Authorities are appealing to the public, hoping that the community will help to fill the gaps in the narrative of that evening's tragedy. With details scant and the perpetrator still at large, police are encouraging anyone who might have relevant insights or evidence to step forward, assuring anonymity for those who prefer to not openly disclose their identity.
