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Published on April 29, 2024
Trio Wounded in Late-Night Phoenix Shooting, Suspect Sought by PoliceSource: Unsplash/ Scott Rodgerson

Chaos erupted on a Phoenix sidewalk as three individuals were seriously wounded in a late-night shooting near I-17 and Camelback Road. ABC15 reported the Phoenix police were summoned to the scene shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, they discovered a harrowing situation where a trio had been shot, with one victim found at the location of the disturbance and two others located about a mile away. Two men and a woman were quickly transported to a hospital bearing serious injuries from gunfire.

According to a 12News account, victims informed police they were merely standing on the sidewalk when an unknown assailant abruptly opened fire on them. The assailant remains a mystery, as investigators noted that the victims were "not responsive to the detectives' investigation." This lack of cooperation has led to an impasse in the case, leaving the suspect at large and the community on edge.

Police are piecing together the scant details available in hopes of ascertaining a motive and identifying the person responsible for the attack. The violence of the incident underscores a disturbingly random nature, positing innocent bystanders as targets for reasons still unexplained. As they canvass the area and gather evidence, they urge anyone with information to come forward.

The investigation is still ongoing because no suspect information has been released and the details leading up to the shooting are unclear. The police are searching for clues in a city where gunshots and sirens are sadly common. This incident reminds Phoenix residents how quickly peace on the streets can be disrupted for no clear reason. Despite their limited resources, the police are committed to finding out what happened that night.