A Wednesday afternoon turned deadly in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood when a 48-year-old man was shot and later died at the hospital, according to police. Officers responding to a report of gunfire found the victim, identified as Joshua Fernandez, suffering from a gunshot wound. Homicide detectives have since taken over the case.
Police: Homicide detectives investigating
According to Arizona’s Family, officers were called to the intersection of 60th Drive and Coronado Road at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday and found Fernandez on the ground. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. The outlet reports that investigators currently have no information about a possible suspect, and homicide detectives are now handling the investigation.
Neighborhood context
The shooting comes amid a spring marked by multiple party- and neighborhood-related shootings across the West Valley, reporting by The Arizona Republic found. That coverage detailed several violent incidents tied to gatherings and noted that when there are no immediate suspect leads, investigators often depend on community tips and surveillance footage to move cases forward.
How to help
Phoenix police are asking anyone with information to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish speakers, or to submit tips online, according to Silent Witness. Calls can remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward.
