Phoenix man dies after shooting at Pop N' Bottles
Police are hunting for a second injured man and a suspect who escaped in a gold sedan following the 6:30 p.m. incident.
By Lorenzo Marshall ·
One person is dead and another is missing after a shooting at a Phoenix liquor store. The incident occurred near 16th Avenue and Buckeye Road around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound at the scene. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Investigators are currently looking for a second victim. Police said this second person has not yet been identified or located.
The suspect is described as a man. He fled the scene in a gold-colored sedan. Homicide detectives are leading the investigation. Officers taped off the area surrounding Pop N' Bottles Liquor immediately after the call. The police department released the basic details but has not released the names of the victims or the suspect.
Authorities have not stated a motive for the shooting. They are asking the public for help. Anyone with information can call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can call Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO. Callers can remain anonymous. They may also be eligible for a cash reward.
The police department gathered the information for this report from officials on the ground. The investigation remains active as officers search for the missing victim and the fleeing suspect. The area around the liquor store remains a focal point for the homicide team.
