A 17-year-old has lost his life following a shooting that took place at Cesar Chavez Park in south Phoenix earlier this month, according to authorities. Daron Jackson, the victim, succumbed to his injuries nearly two weeks after the incident, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. On April 1, around 8:00 p.m., police were called to the scene near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road, where they discovered Jackson with a critical gunshot wound in the parking lot.
The teenager fought for his life for over 10 days before passing away at the hospital. Concurrently, a woman was also reported to have suffered a gunshot wound on the same night, according to information from AZFamily. She was treated at a local hospital after walking in, and it was later affirmed that she was at Cesar Chavez Park at the time of the shooting. Her involvement in the incident remains unclear.
The search for the perpetrator is still underway, and Phoenix police have yet to identify any suspects in the case. Community members looking to assist law enforcement are encouraged to contact Silent Witness, where tips can be given anonymously. Anyone with information should reach out to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS for English speakers, or Testigo Silencioso, 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
