Dead body found at US 60/Grand Avenue overpass in Phoenix homicide investigation

PHOENIX — Authorities identified a dead body at the US 60/Grand Avenue overpass that caused a lengthy closure on Friday.

The Phoenix Police Department said they found Paul Myron, 54, with several gunshot injuries lying in a pedestrian walkway.

Officers responded to an alleged stabbing at approximately 6:20 a.m. and closed the section where US 60/Grand Avenues crosses 35th Avenue and Indian School Road.

The crossing was first closed in both directions at around 8 a.m. and the area did not fully reopen until 8 p.m.

No eyewitnesses had been located as of approximately 8:42 p.m. Friday and minimal video surveillance is available, authorities said.

Homicide investigators are actively running an ongoing investigation.

These investigators encouraged community members to provide any supporting information by contacting Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. Callers can remain anonymous.

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