Man found dead in car on SR-202 loop near Alma School Road in Mesa

PHOENIX — A man was found dead behind the wheel of his car early Sunday morning, leading to the closure of a major thoroughfare in the East Valley.

The man was later identified as Keith Henion, 50, of Mesa.

At 1:36 a.m. on Sunday, authorities reported checking on a stopped vehicle in the area of eastbound SR-202 Red Mountain Freeway near Alma School Road in Mesa.

Police discovered an unresponsive male behind the wheel of the vehicle. While performing a welfare check on the man, they found him dead with a gunshot wound.

The roadway was closed and a preliminary investigation was conducted.

CLOSED: L-202 EB is closed at Alma School for a law enforcement situation. All traffic is exiting at Alma School. There is no estimated reopening time. pic.twitter.com/VQfX3mppl9

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 28, 2024

The road was reopened around 9 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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