A Sunday night in Maryvale turned tense when a teenage boy was shot near 39th Avenue and McDowell Road and rushed to the hospital with injuries Phoenix police described as non-life-threatening. Officers were called to the scene around 9 p.m., where they found the teen suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Detectives have opened an investigation, but so far have not released any information about a suspect.
What police say
According to AZFamily, officers were dispatched to the area shortly after 9 p.m. and found a teenage boy who had been shot at least once. He was taken to a hospital, where his injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Investigators are working to figure out what led up to the shooting, and as of Sunday night, no suspect information had been released.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone who knows something to come forward, without putting their name on the line. Per Silent Witness, tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446), or by using the online tip form.
Local context
This latest shooting comes on the heels of other recent violence in Maryvale. Two weeks earlier, AZFamily reported a deadly shooting in the same neighborhood, where officers were also asking the public for help tracking down a suspect.
What to expect next
Phoenix police say detectives will be reviewing evidence, canvassing the area for witnesses, and following up on any leads as the investigation moves forward. Residents who may have video footage or information are urged to contact Phoenix Police Department Crime Stop at 602-262-6151, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
