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Man Killed in Early-Morning Home Invasion in East Phoenix

Homicide detectives are leading an active probe with a police command post and crime-scene perimeter at the residence.

Overview

  • Police say an unknown intruder forced entry and shot an adult man in a Camelback East home, leaving the victim dead at the scene.
  • Officers responded at roughly 4 a.m. early Saturday to reports of a shooting in the area near 36th Street and nearby cross streets.
  • Phoenix homicide detectives have taken over the case and have not released any suspect descriptions or motives.
  • The victim has not been publicly identified and Phoenix Fire personnel pronounced him dead at the location.
  • News crews reported a police command van and crime-scene tape at the house as investigators continue their on-scene inquiry and evidence collection.