PHOENIX — A late-night shooting in downtown Phoenix has left one man dead, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The incident happened Thursday night around 10:45 p.m. near 7th Street and Buckeye Road, where officers responded after receiving reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they found Porfirio Medina, 45, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Medina was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries, authorities said.
Investigation underway
Police have not released any details about a possible suspect or motive in the case. Investigators are asking for the public’s help and urge anyone with information to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.
The deadly shooting adds to a string of violent incidents reported across the Valley in recent weeks, though police have not linked this case to any others.
The investigation remains ongoing.
