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Boy Killed, Second Youth Wounded in El Mirage Shooting

Investigators are searching for a vehicle tied to the attack.

Overview

  • Police fielded several 911 calls reporting gunfire around 8 p.m. Monday near El Mirage and Thunderbird roads, where officers found a wounded boy.
  • Medics took the boy to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
  • A second juvenile later arrived at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and is expected to survive, according to police.
  • Detectives say they have identified a possible vehicle linked to the shooting and are working to locate it.
  • No arrests have been announced, police have not released the victim’s name, and they ask anyone with information to call 623-500-3277 as they note no known threat to the community.