Homicide investigation underway after north Phoenix shooting leaves 17-year-old dead

PHOENIX — A 17-year-old boy died after a north Phoenix shooting on Tuesday night, according to authorities.

Officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 12th Street and Bell Road around 9:20 p.m.

They found Marki Terril Anthony suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

The Phoenix Fire Department came to the scene and brought Anthony to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he died from his injuries.

Homicide investigation underway after minor dies from north Phoenix shooting

Homicide detectives arrived to process the scene. They canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance videos.

The Office of the Medical Examiner took custody of Anthony’s remains. Results of the postmortem examination haven’t yet been made public.

Anyone with information that can help authorities with this case is urged to contact Silent Witness at at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.

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