October 06, 2026
Two Men Found Shot Dead in Central Phoenix; Suspect at Large, Police Seek Tips
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Two Men Found Shot Dead in Central Phoenix; Suspect at Large, Police Seek Tips
Phoenix police were searching Tuesday for a suspect after two men were shot and killed near 16th and McKinley streets in central Phoenix, department spokesperson Sgt. John Buchanan said.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting around 4:45 a.m. and found two people who were pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary information indicated both were adult men who appeared to have died from gunshot wounds, Buchanan said in a news conference around 8:30 a.m.
What police have said so far
- The suspect connected to the shooting was still on the loose. "That being said, there's no indication of any ongoing threat to the community at this point," Buchanan said.
- Investigators were unsure how many suspects were involved and did not know whether the two men were related.
- The area around 16th and McKinley streets was closed for the investigation; police expected the closure to last through the morning and possibly into early afternoon.
How to help
Homicide detectives planned to document the scene, search for video and seek additional witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness — anonymous tips can be given at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377), or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish speakers.
Source: Arizona Republic, original story by Rey Covarrubias Jr.
Source: Arizona Republic (azcentral.com) — read the original report
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