A late-night shooting at a south Phoenix skate park left one man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on Wednesday, and officers detained one person shortly afterward, according to police. The victim was found near 24th Street and Southern Avenue and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officers said others believed to be involved had already left the area before they arrived, and detectives are still working the case.
What police say
According to 12News, Phoenix police said officers were called to the skate park around 11:25 p.m. Wednesday. When they got there, they found a man with at least one gunshot wound. The station reports that one person was detained near the scene shortly after the shooting, while others had already taken off before officers reached the area.
Investigation and tips
Investigators say the shooting remains an active investigation and are asking anyone who was in the area to share video or eyewitness accounts. Per the City of Phoenix media relations page, members of the public can submit anonymous tips through Silent Witness by calling 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377), 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers, or online. Police have not released additional details about a possible motive or potential charges.
South Phoenix context
The intersection of 24th Street and Southern Avenue has seen serious violence before. In September 2025, a late-night home invasion in the area left three people dead, according to previous coverage about the three dead in late-night home invasion. That case drew a large investigative response and a high-profile call for tips, underscoring how quickly crime scenes along busy south Phoenix corridors can turn into complex investigations.
How to help
Anyone with information about Wednesday's shooting is urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or contact Phoenix police on the non-emergency line at 602-262-6151. Tips can also be submitted online through the Silent Witness site and, according to the program, may be eligible for a reward while keeping the caller's identity anonymous.
