Police investigating after deadly fight outside of downtown Phoenix bar

PHOENIX — A man died on Wednesday following a fight outside of a downtown Phoenix bar over the weekend, authorities said.

At around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, two police officers were off-duty, working security at a bar in Phoenix on Central Avenue between McKinley and Fillmore streets, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

During their shift, a fight involving multiple people occurred outside the bar. The two officers were looking to deescalate the fight when they were alerted of a person with injuries. Officers then found Rafael Montoya, 22, lying on the ground with injuries.

Montoya was taken to a hospital where he died three days later due to his injuries.

More details on Phoenix investigation

Authorities said multiple people involved in the fight were interviewed and released following an investigation. Police said they searched for video footage in connection to the fight. 

No arrests have been made in connection to the case. The investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities also asked that anyone with video footage or other information related to the case to reach out to Phoenix Police or call Silent Witness anonymously at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish.

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