Before sunrise Thursday, a quiet west Phoenix neighborhood turned into a crime scene after officers found a man shot to death inside a home. Police pronounced him dead at the scene as homicide detectives moved in, taping off the block and going door to door in search of anything that might explain how the night took such a violent turn.
Police: Call came in near 75th Avenue and Broadway Road
Phoenix police said officers responded to a reported shooting near 75th Avenue and Broadway Road early Thursday and found a man inside a residence with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ABC15. The surrounding area was blocked off as homicide detectives worked through the home, photographing the scene and collecting evidence.
Police seeking tips from the public
Detectives are now trying to piece together a timeline of what happened and have put out a broad call for tips. A passerby reported an unresponsive man in a tent near I-10 and 75th Avenue, and officers later confirmed he had been shot, according to ABC15. Investigators are working to determine when the shooting occurred and how it connects to the scene officers processed. Police urged anyone who might have seen or heard something, no matter how small, to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or submit an anonymous tip online.
Investigators have released few details
So far, police have not shared any information about possible suspects or a motive, and it was not clear whether officers were actively searching for anyone in connection with the killing, according to 12News. Detectives stayed on scene into the morning, interviewing potential witnesses and asking neighbors to review any doorbell or security-camera footage that might show unusual activity around the time of the shooting.
How to help detectives
Anyone with information is urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or send an anonymous tip online, according to local reporting. The Phoenix Police Department keeps a running list of homicide-related media releases and encourages community cooperation; its Phoenix Police Department page includes contact details for the Public Affairs Bureau. Police said additional details will be released as the investigation develops.
