Shooting leaves 23-year-old man dead in Phoenix, suspect sought

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are looking for a suspect after a man was killed late Friday night near Interstate 17 and Camelback Road.

Officers located a 23-year-old male with gunshot wounds in front of a residence in the area of 2400 W. Hazelwood Street around 10:15 p.m.

The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities.

Police say an unknown suspect described as a male in his early 20’s, standing 5-foot-6 with black hair fled the area on foot.

Anybody with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or, to remain anonymous, Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish.

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