Phoenix police working to identify suspects in 2 deadly shootings

PHOENIX – Authorities are working to identify suspects in two recent deadly shootings in Phoenix.

The first incident occurred early Sunday at a hotel near Interstate 17 and McDowell Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Officers responded to the scene around 5 a.m. and found a man later identified as 47-year-old Moses Ayala with multiple gunshot wounds.

Ayala died of his injuries after being taken to a hospital.

Then on Monday afternoon, a man was found dead at a home near Dunlap Avenue and Third Street.

Officers responded to the residence around 3:45 p.m. and located the victim, who had at least one gunshot wound. The man, identified later as 68-year-old John Sleeth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police haven’t identified suspects in either death.

Anybody with information about the cases is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. Callers can remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.

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