In the early hours of October 13, 2024, Phoenix Police and Fire crews responded to a shooting incident near 31st Drive and Dunbar Drive. The shooting occurred at what is suspected to have been a house party hosted at an Airbnb. Upon arrival, officers witnessed dozens of people fleeing the scene, both on foot and by car, making it challenging to reach the reported victim.
The victim, whose identity remains unknown, was found in the front yard of a home on 31st Drive. Despite the swift arrival of firefighters, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities discovered multiple shell casings near the body, indicating gunfire.
Several individuals have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation. Phoenix detectives have taken control of the case, with 31st Drive closed between Donner Drive and Pollack Street for several hours to facilitate their work. The investigation is expected to continue as authorities work to piece together the details of the fatal shooting.