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Two Overnight Phoenix Shootings Leave One Dead and One Critically Injured

Detectives are investigating both scenes, seeking tips through Silent Witness.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to reports of gunfire near 16th Avenue and Buckeye Road, where a man was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police later responded early Sunday near 43rd Avenue and Indian School Road in Maryvale, where a man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • Detectives taped off the Pop N’ Bottles Drive Thru Liquor parking lot in the central Phoenix case as they collected evidence.
  • Investigators have not released suspect details or the identities of either victim as the inquiries continue.
  • Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Phoenix police or submit anonymous tips to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO.