Early Sunday morning, violence struck central Phoenix, leaving a man dead from a shooting near 24th and Van Buren streets. As reported by ABC15, the incident was responded to by the Phoenix Police Department shortly before 3 a.m., after receiving calls of gunfire in the area.
The responding officers discovered a man critically injured from at least one gunshot wound upon arrival. Attempts to save his life were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the man has not been openly shared, and authorities continue to quickly investigate to piece together the circumstances surrounding his death and to potentially locate any suspect involved.
As the situation unfolds, the story is still developing with limited details available. What is known is sourced from the initial reports describing the aftermath of the violence and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to uncover more information.
Details surrounding the perpetrator are scarce, as no suspect information has yet to be released by authorities. The Phoenix Police Department continues to diligently work on the case, asking the public to come forward with any information that might help them to soon close in on the suspect. The story was also followed up by 12 News, who confirmed the death and the ongoing investigation by police.
As additional information becomes available, it will be shared with the public. The community is urged to stay alert and informed as the Phoenix Police Department works to bring more insight into what transpired in the early hours of that tragic Sunday morning.
