Police investigate death of 45-year-old woman shot in Phoenix

Oct 16, 2021, 10:00 AM

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BY KTAR.COM

PHOENIX — Police are investigating the death of a woman who died from a gunshot wound in Phoenix Friday night.

Authorities responded to a report of unknown trouble around 10 p.m. near 40th Avenue and Indian School Road.

Upon arrival, officers found 45-year-old Cleopatra Johnson who had been shot and killed, Phoenix Police Sgt. Vincent Cole said in a statement.

No additional information was made available.

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.

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