What started as a fight in a central Phoenix neighborhood turned into a shooting Tuesday night, leaving two juveniles injured near Interstate 17 and Camelback Road, according to police. Officers said both victims were hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening as detectives combed the scene for evidence.
Police: Neighborhood Fight Turns Into Gunfire
Phoenix police say officers were called to the area near I-17 and Camelback Road around 8:40 p.m. for reports of a fight. During the confrontation, multiple people allegedly pulled out guns and opened fire. Two juveniles were hit and taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, while witnesses reported that the suspects ran off before officers arrived, according to ABC15.
How to Share What You Saw
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video from the area is urged to contact investigators. Silent tips can be submitted through Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or online at Silent Witness. The program allows callers to remain anonymous and may offer rewards for information that helps solve cases.
Gunfire Worries Along Phoenix Freeways
Neighbors in central Phoenix have been increasingly on edge about gunfire near freeway corridors this spring. A late-February shooting that left two juveniles wounded near Cave Creek Road added to concerns about teens caught in crossfire, as detailed when two kids were shot near Cave Creek Road.
So far, no arrests have been made in the Camelback-area shooting, and Phoenix police continue to investigate, according to ABC15. Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police or reach out to Silent Witness to help detectives piece together the moments before the bullets started flying.
