West Phoenix Shooting Leaves One Injured as Police Search for Suspect

One person was hospitalized after a shooting in a west Phoenix neighborhood early Friday morning, according to Phoenix police.

Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire near a residential area. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence while working to determine what led to the shooting.

Incident

The shooting was reported around 3 a.m. near 37th and Georgia avenues, north of Camelback Road.

When officers arrived, they found a young man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body. Police provided medical assistance before the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.

Authorities said the victim is expected to survive.

Investigation

Police have not released information about a possible suspect or a description of the person involved.

Evidence collection continued at the scene, where officers blocked off part of the neighborhood while investigating. Video from the area showed police activity and shell casings on the roadway.

Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify anyone involved.

Safety

Residents in the area were asked to avoid the location while investigators processed the scene.

Police often limit access to shooting locations during active investigations to preserve evidence and allow detectives to complete their work.

Tips

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators.

Residents can provide tips through Silent Witness by calling 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish-speaking callers.

Information can also be shared with the Phoenix Police Department at (602) 262-6151.

Police encourage anyone with details about the incident to come forward, even if the information seems minor, as it may help with the investigation.

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