Just after midnight Wednesday, a confrontation between two men in Avondale turned deadly, leaving one man dead and another critically wounded, authorities said. Multiple Avondale police officers and Maricopa County sheriff's deputies fanned out across the West Valley as investigators worked to piece together what happened.
Police say fight escalated to gunfire
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said a woman called 911 shortly after midnight to report that a man had shown up at a friend's house with a gunshot wound, and deputies gave first aid until firefighters arrived, according to Arizona's Family. Around the same time, Avondale police found a second man dead at a different location, and officers believe both men were involved in the same fight. Authorities have not released the victims' names.
Video, heavy response at multiple scenes
Raw video posted by Fox 10 Phoenix shows a heavy law enforcement response as crews worked the scenes and detectives canvassed nearby neighborhoods. Fox 10 aired the initial coverage under the headline "1 dead, 1 hurt in Avondale shooting" and reported that investigators were still collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses.
How to contact investigators
Avondale Police and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate and have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information or video is asked to call the Avondale Police tip line at 623-333-7003 or dial 911 in an emergency, according to Avondale Police.
Updates are expected as authorities release more details and any potential suspect information. Investigators have said there is no known risk to the public while they continue canvassing neighborhoods, according to Arizona's Family.
