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Man shot, killed by multiple suspects in Phoenix, police say

Aug 28, 2022, 12:12 PM | Updated: 5:47 pm
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PHOENIX — A man was shot and killed by a group of unknown suspects at a Phoenix home Sunday morning, authorities said.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting near 91st Avenue and Indian School Road just before 4 a.m., the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.

When they arrived they learned a group of people came to the home, confronted the man and shot him, police said.

The man was later identified as 40-year-old Victor Garcia Jr., who later died from his injuries

The suspects left before the officers arrived.

No additional information was available and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151, Silent Witness to remain anonymous at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446 for Spanish.

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Man shot, killed by multiple suspects in Phoenix, police say