Shooting at motel balcony in Phoenix leaves 1 dead

PHOENIX — A 42-year-old man was shot on the balcony of a motel in Phoenix on Saturday morning.

The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. near Interstate 17 and Greenway Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Authorities said the victim, Agustin Bustamante, was transported to a local hospital by the Phoenix Fire Department, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect — an unknown male — fled the scene prior to police arrival, authorities said.

No other information was made immediately available.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators ask anyone with information to contact Phoenix PD at 602-262-6141 or to remain anonymous: 480-WITNESS and 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

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