A series of connected shootings in Glendale and Phoenix is under investigation after three people, including two young children, were found dead early Monday. Authorities say the incidents began at a bar in Glendale before ending at a home in north Phoenix, where detectives are now leading a homicide investigation.
Timeline
According to Glendale police, officers responded shortly after midnight to a bar near 59th Avenue and Bell Road after receiving reports of a shooting.
Investigators said a man told officers that his wife, identified as 38-year-old Andrea Davis, had opened fire at the bar.
Before officers arrived, a woman had been shot in the back of the head. She was transported to a hospital, where police said her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Messages
Police said the man later received text messages from Davis indicating that she intended to harm the couple’s children.
According to investigators, he also received a photograph showing one of the children with a head injury. He informed officers that Davis was at a home near 48th Avenue and Paradise Lane in Phoenix.
Discovery
Glendale and Phoenix officers responded to the residence, where they found Davis, a 10-year-old boy, and an 18-month-old girl dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Authorities said the children’s father was not injured during the incidents.
| Incident Summary | Details |
|---|---|
| Glendale shooting | One woman injured |
| Phoenix victims | Andrea Davis, 10-year-old boy, 18-month-old girl |
| Father’s condition | Uninjured |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
Investigation
Phoenix police are leading the homicide investigation at the Paradise Lane home, while Glendale detectives continue investigating the shooting at the bar.
The two agencies are working together to establish the sequence of events and compare evidence collected from both crime scenes.
Investigators have not released information regarding how many shots were fired or whether a firearm has been recovered.
Police also said they have no record of previous domestic violence calls associated with this address or involving the incident.
Community
The shootings occurred across two neighboring cities in the northwest Valley, drawing attention because the investigation spans multiple crime scenes and resulted in the deaths of two children and an adult.
Authorities have not released additional information about Davis or the family’s circumstances beyond what has been shared during the investigation.
Officials say updates will be provided as detectives continue documenting evidence, confirming the timeline, and determining exactly how the events unfolded between the Glendale bar and the Phoenix residence.
FAQs
Where did the shootings begin?
At a bar near 59th Avenue and Bell Road in Glendale.
How many people died?
Three people, including two children, were found dead.
Who is leading the homicide investigation?
Phoenix police are leading the homicide investigation.
Was anyone injured at the bar?
Yes, one woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Is the investigation still ongoing?
Yes, Glendale and Phoenix police continue investigating.
