6 people injured, 1 dead in shooting outside Phoenix nightclub
Jan 17, 2021, 8:46 AM | Updated: Jan 18, 2021, 7:55 am
(Facebook Photo/Phoenix Police Department)
(Facebook Photo/Phoenix Police Department)
PHOENIX — One man was left dead and six others were injured following a shooting outside a nightclub in Phoenix on Sunday, police said.
Officers responded to the scene near 24th Street and University Drive around 5 a.m. after reports of multiple people screaming and gunshots fired.
Police said 24-year-old Ahmad Thornton was pronounced dead on the scene, while the remaining victims were transported to the hospital and are receiving treatment for their injuries.
There was a large crowd present at the time of the shooting, according to police, with many potential witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish.
An investigation is ongoing.
No additional information was available at this time.
