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01-04-2025
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Neighbors react as Phoenix Police investigate deadly gun battle
The Brief People living in a Phoenix neighborhood are speaking out following a deadly shooting. The shooting happened in the area of 35th Avenue and McDowell Road. 1 woman died as as result of the shooting. PHOENIX - As Phoenix Police continue to investigate a shooting over the weekend that left a woman dead, people living near the scene are talking about what happened. The backstory The shooting happened during the overnight hours on March 30. According to a statement released by Phoenix Police that same day, officers responded at around 2:00 a.m. to a shots fired call in a neighborhood near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road. "Five kids came to the car. One came out, and the gun started shooting in the area," said one person, who was fearful of showing their face. "I heard girls screaming. It was awful." "As officers were arriving, a large group of people were [seen] running and driving off from a large house party," read a portion of Phoenix Police's statement on March 30. "Officers found a woman, later identified as 21-year-old Amanda Franco, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound." Franco, according to police, was declared dead at the scene by fire crews on scene. Officers later learned that a juvenile male was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound that is considered to be non-life-threatening. Investigators said multiple homes and cars were struck by gunfire in the area. "Preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from an altercation that occurred at the house party where it erupted outside, in front of the home," read a portion of the statement. "Multiple individuals exchanged in gunfire, resulting in over 300 shell casings found throughout the area." No arrests have been made, according to police. On March 31, bullet holes can be seen on homes and cars up and down the street where the shooting happened. One car had more than 12 bullet holes, and a bullet flew through the kitchen window in one hole, and ended up in the kitchen backsplash. "It was just a splash of gunshots everywhere, from every direction," said one person. What they're saying The man, who did not want to be identified, made sure his wife and daughters were safe. "I ran inside and told her to get the kids and fall to the ground, because we didn't know where the [expletive] bullets were coming from," said the man. "[There are] kids [who] live here, kids that live on this street," said one woman, identified only as 'Margarita.' "It's upsetting. It's getting too close." What you can do Anyone with information should contact Silent Witness to leave an anonymous tip at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can call Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO. Si tiene alguna información sobre este caso, llame a la línea de Testigo Silencioso (480-TESTIGO, 480-837-8446).
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
300+ shell casings found at scene of deadly shooting: Phoenix PD
The Brief A shooting that happened in a Phoenix neighborhood has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman. The shooting happened near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road around 2:00 a.m. PHOENIX - Phoenix Police officials have released new details surrounding a shooting that left a 21-year-old woman dead during the overnight hours on March 30. What we know Per a statement, officers responded at around 2:00 a.m. to a shots fired call in a neighborhood near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road. "As officers were arriving, a large group of people were [seen] running and driving off from a large house party. Officers found a woman, later identified as 21-year-old Amanda Franco, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound," read a portion of the statement. Franco, according to police, was declared dead at the scene by fire crews on scene. Officers later learned that a juvenile male was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound that is considered to be non-life-threatening. Investigators said multiple homes and cars were struck by gunfire in the area. "Preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from an altercation that occurred at the house party where it erupted outside, in front of the home," read a portion of the statement. "Multiple individuals exchanged in gunfire, resulting in over 300 shell casings found throughout the area." What you can do Police detectives say they believe there are more individuals out there who may have captured the incident on video, and possibly even captured video of the moments before the shooting happened. "The Department is asking those individuals to come forward and share that footage with investigators," read a portion of the statement. Anyone with information should contact Silent Witness to leave an anonymous tip at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can call Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO. Si tiene alguna información sobre este caso, llame a la línea de Testigo Silencioso (480-TESTIGO, 480-837-8446).
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
21-year-old woman killed after large gunfight outside Phoenix house party, police say
Phoenix police detectives were looking for video evidence of a large gunfight outside of a house party that they said resulted in a 21-year-old woman's death. Police responded to a call about shots being fired around 2 a.m. March 30 near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road. As officers were arriving, a large group of people were seen driving and running away from a large house party, police said. Amanda Franco was found on the ground with a gunshot wound and died from her injuries, police said. Officers searched the area and spoke to several witnesses but made no arrests, although they said they found multiple houses and vehicles struck by gunfire. A teen male was also shot and taken to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition, but no other injuries were reported, police said. Police preliminarily believed the shooting stemmed from a fight that occurred at the house party and then spread out to the front of the home. Multiple people fired their weapons, resulting in over 300 shell casings found throughout the area, police claimed. Phoenix police asked that anyone who captured video footage of the moments before the fight and of the shooting itself to come forward and share it with investigators by accessing their online portal. Witnesses can also call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) to provide an anonymous tip. Call 480-TESTEGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix house party fight spills out on the streets, 1 woman dead
