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Police investigating fatal shooting of teenager in Phoenix

Jan 22, 2022, 11:00 AM | Updated: Jan 23, 2022, 12:52 pm

(Twitter Photo, File/Phoenix Police Department)

(Twitter Photo, File/Phoenix Police Department)

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a shooting after a teenager was found dead and a man was hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday morning, authorities said.

Officers responded to the shooting near 43rd Avenue and Vineyard Road around 3 a.m, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.

Upon arrival, 16-year-old Isaac Gonzales was found dead at the scene, authorities said.

An adult male was also at the scene with gunshot wounds, authorities said.

Initial informations suggests the men exchanged gunshots with each other, police said.

Officers are speaking to witnesses and are conducting an investigation.

No other information was made available.

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