A man was fatally shot near Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, and a suspect has since been arrested in connection to the incident. The shooting occurred last Friday evening, around 7:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Indian School Road and 7th Street, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. The victim, identified as 33-year-old Rayeon McKinnon, was transported to the hospital but ultimately passed away due to his injuries.
Located a block east of the park, the Los Jardines Apartments became the center of a police investigation following the shooting. The suspected shooter, 55-year-old Henry Turner, was apprehended by authorities. He is now facing charges, being booked into jail on suspicion of murder and illegal possession of a firearm, given his status as a prohibited possessor, in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix.
Earlier reports from Hoodline depicted the incident's proximity to the green expanse of Steele Indian School Park, emphasizing the closeness to the bustling area of Seventh Street and Indian School Road. Initial accounts did not release the name of the victim or provide information regarding a suspect. It was noted, amid the tragedy that police had cordoned off the area to further the investigation, searching for leads.
The Phoenix Police Department responded promptly on the scene of the incident after receiving calls at 7:20 p.m. They discovered McKinnon with severe gunshot wounds, and despite rapid response and transport to hospital care, the man's life could not be saved, as outlined by details reported by Hoodline.
