Man dies after being shot then crashing car in west Phoenix

A man is dead after he crashed his car following being shot in west Phoenix early Friday morning, authorities said.

Officers responded to the area of 43rd Avenue and Indian School Road for reports of a shooting around 2 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.

When officers and fire crews arrived at the scene, they found 48-year-old Otis Sueing Jr. in extremely critical condition with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

Police said preliminary information indicates Sueing was shot and attempted to drive his car before crashing.

Authorities have not identified a suspect and do not know what led to the west Phoenix shooting.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446 for Spanish Speakers. They can also contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151.

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