Overview
- A gunman forced his way into a house near 36th Street and Thomas Road during the early morning and shot a male resident, who died before reaching a hospital.
- Phoenix police secured the scene and handed the case to homicide detectives who have launched an active manhunt for the unidentified suspect.
- Authorities have not released a description of the shooter and say the motive for the forced entry remains unclear.
- Investigators are appealing to neighbors and anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity to contact Phoenix Police or call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.
- The investigation is preliminary and police say further details and official updates are likely as homicide detectives continue to gather evidence and follow leads.