Phoenix police are searching for the person they say opened fire after an altercation outside a CVS near 19th and Glendale avenues on Jan. 12, killing a 28-year-old man. Officers say the victim was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead, and that the shooter took off on foot before they arrived. Detectives are now leaning on the public for leads and are urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
Police Say Suspect Description Is Thin
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, Sgt. Jennifer Zak told reporter Ty Brennan that investigators have "very limited information" about the person they are seeking and believe he is between 20 and 35 years old. Officers say the suspect ran from the location on foot, and no arrest has been made.
Victim Identified
Local outlet ABC15 identified the victim as 28-year-old Chad Harris, who was transported to a hospital and later died. Police describe the encounter as an argument outside the store that spiraled into fatal violence.
How To Help Investigators
Phoenix Police are asking anyone with information, photos or video to contact the Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish, per FOX 10 Phoenix. Authorities add that even seemingly small details can help investigators piece together what happened outside the store.
Silent Witness Tip Line Explained
Silent Witness provides an anonymous hotline for tips and can offer rewards in some cases, Cronkite News notes, and the program works closely with the Phoenix Police Department. Tipsters can call 480-948-6377, use the online tip form, or follow the text instructions listed on the Silent Witness site.
What Detectives Say They Will Do Next
Reporting by ABC15 says detectives are continuing their investigation and encouraging anyone who saw the fight or captured it on camera to come forward. The Violent Crimes Bureau and Silent Witness remain the central contacts for tips in the case as police work to track down the shooter.
