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Two Men Shot Dead in Central Phoenix

A large police response including street closures and an aerial unit signals an ongoing search for a fleeing suspect.

Overview

  • Phoenix police found two men fatally shot near 16th and McKinley and confirmed both died at the scene.
  • Officers established a wide perimeter that closed 16th Street from Roosevelt to Washington and asked drivers to avoid the area.
  • The department deployed its Firebird helicopter to search the neighborhood while detectives canvass the scene and interview multiple witnesses.
  • Investigators say the shooter is believed to have fled and they are exploring whether a third victim left the area before officers arrived.
  • Authorities have not released victim identities or made any arrests and are asking the public to share tips or video that could help the active homicide probe.