Gunfire cut through a house party in Avondale on Monday night, leaving one man wounded and another in police custody near Avondale Boulevard and Van Buren Street, according to officers at the scene. The victim was shot in the leg and taken to a nearby hospital, where his injury was described as non-life-threatening.
Officers called to the party for a shooting found the wounded man at the scene, according to 12News. A second man was detained while detectives work to sort out what sparked the gunfire.
Another West Valley House-Party Shooting This Month
The late-night chaos adds to a growing list of party-related shootings around the West Valley in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Avondale police responded to a pool party where a 15-year-old was shot in the leg, as reported by AZFamily.
Police Say Community Not At Risk
Despite Monday’s scare, Avondale police told 12News there is no ongoing threat to the broader community. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and video as the investigation continues. No names have been released and no charges had been filed as of the latest update.
Anyone with footage or tips is asked to contact the Avondale Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch at (623) 333-7001 or the Crime Tips line at (623) 333-7003, per the city's police page. Investigators are urging residents to hang on to any video from the area and to share information directly with authorities rather than post unverified details on social media.
