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Phoenix Police Identify 17-Year-Old Killed Downtown, Seek Witnesses in First Friday-Area Shooting

No arrests have been announced in the homicide investigation.

Overview

  • Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Seventh and Garfield just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
  • Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Aaron Williams, who was taken to a hospital and later died.
  • Detectives believe multiple people were in the area at the time because the First Friday event was nearby.
  • Investigators have not named a suspect and the case remains active with homicide detectives.
  • Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Phoenix Police or Silent Witness, with rewards offered for tips that lead to an arrest.