A woman has died following a shooting in Phoenix's Maryvale neighborhood, an incident currently under investigation by local authorities. Phoenix Police were called to the scene near 67th Avenue and Highland Avenue around 1:47 a.m. They discovered the adult woman with at least one gunshot wound, with the Phoenix Fire Department arriving shortly after to pronounce her deceased, FOX 10 Phoenix reported.
The deceased woman, who was found shot on the roadway earlier yesterday, led to the closure of 67th Avenue between Camelback Road and Hazelwood Avenue as the investigation ensued, AZ Family included in their coverage. Detectives have begun speaking with nearby homeowners in the area the incident did happen, searching for information or video that could shed light on the events leading to her death.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting or the identity of a suspect have yet to be disclosed by Phoenix police. Local residents with information related to the shooting have been encouraged to come forward. Phoenix Police urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS for English speakers, or for Spanish speakers, Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO, according to FOX 10 Phoenix
In addition, the call for the public's assistance reminds that individuals can submit tips and information confidentially, with Silent Witness offering a tip form available on their website at silentwitness.org, as reported by AZ Family. This tragic event adds to the list of violent incidents that have challenged the Maryvale community in recent times.
