1 teenager killed, 2 other juveniles hurt in Phoenix shooting

PHOENIX — A teenage boy is dead after a Thursday night shooting, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The shooting involved three teen boys and took place around Roeser Road and 40th Street, police said.

Officers responded to the area around 7:45 p.m. and found two juvenile males with gunshot wounds.

Both boys were brought to a nearby hospital. One had injuries police described as non-life-threatening.

The other had critical injuries and later died while receiving treatment, police said.

A third teen boy brought himself to the same hospital for treatment with a gunshot wound, although his injuries weren’t life-threatening, police said.

Homicide detectives haven’t yet determined what led up to the youth shooting. Anyone who can help the Phoenix Police Department find out more about the fatal teen shooting is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish.

Callers can remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.

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