Man shot, killed after allegedly entering house in Phoenix by force

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a home intruder late Thursday in Phoenix.

Ricky Gomez, 30, was shot and later died after allegedly entering a house near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road by force, according to a press release.

When police arrived at the house around 11 p.m. they found Gomez suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

The owner of the house was not arrested, although an investigation is ongoing.

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