A pre-dawn home invasion near 36th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix left an adult man dead early Sunday, and detectives are now trying to piece together what happened inside the home.
Phoenix police say officers were called to the area around 4 a.m. When they arrived, Phoenix Fire personnel pronounced an adult man dead at the scene. Investigators say a suspect forced their way into the residence, and the case remains very much active as detectives work through the early stages of the investigation.
What Police Say Happened
According to ABC15 Arizona, officers learned that a suspect had pushed into the home and shot an adult man inside. Phoenix Fire crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
ABC15 Arizona reports that Phoenix police have not released any suspect description or details on what may have led up to the shooting. Detectives have described the case as an active investigation and say more information will be shared as it becomes available.
Crime Concerns Along the Thomas Road Corridor
The intersection of 36th Street and Thomas Road sits along a stretch of Thomas that has seen its share of recent police activity, from collisions to shootings, according to Phoenix Police Department media advisories. One advisory details a June 2 shooting at a shopping center on Thomas Road and notes that the department asks tipsters to contact Silent Witness at (480) W‑I‑T‑N‑E‑S‑S with information in such cases.
What Happens Next
Phoenix police have not yet released suspect information and told media the investigation is ongoing, per ABC15 Arizona. Detectives are expected to keep processing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and following up on leads.
Past advisories from the Phoenix Police Department show Silent Witness as a way for the public to submit tips anonymously. Hoodline will continue to track this case and update as officials release more details.
