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Phoenix police seeking public’s help after man found dead in tow truck

Sep 3, 2021, 4:05 AM

(Phoenix Police Department photo)...

(Phoenix Police Department photo)

(Phoenix Police Department photo)

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are seeking information after a man was found dead in a tow truck Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Police found 31-year-old Evanni Corona with an apparent gunshot wound in the truck near the intersection of Buckeye Road and 35th Avenue after responding to a reported stabbing, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release on Thursday.

Corona was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.

Phoenix police are asking anyone who saw the tow truck between 4:50 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. to call the department at (602) 262-6141.

Those who would prefer to remain anonymous can call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

No other details were made available.

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Phoenix police seeking public’s help after man found dead in tow truck