A man was found dead after gunfire erupted early Friday near the intersection of 59th Avenue and Missouri Avenue in Glendale, authorities said. Responding officers discovered one person with serious injuries, and a short time later emergency crews observed a body lying in the roadway. The city shut down 59th Avenue between Missouri and Oregon avenues while detectives processed the scene.
According to Arizona's Family, Glendale police said officers were called to the area for a reported shooting and arrived to find a seriously hurt man, with no other people nearby. The outlet reported that details were extremely limited as investigators worked to piece together what happened.
"Arizona's Family crews on scene saw a body in the roadway," the station reported. As of Friday morning, investigators had not released any additional information about a possible suspect or motive while the probe continued.
Context and what to watch
Glendale has grappled with several high-profile shootings in recent months, including a mass shooting at a local steakhouse in May 2025 that left three people dead and five others wounded, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. In cases like this, local law enforcement often urges residents to come forward with any tips that could help detectives. Friday's killing remains a developing story, and authorities say more details will be released as they become available.
