PHOENIX — An 18-year-old boy is dead and another injured after a shooting broke out after a house party in Phoenix early Saturday morning.
Phoenix police said officers were dispatched to a vacant home near 44th Street and Southern Avenue at about 3 a.m. and discovered signs that a shooting had recently occurred.
Police said a large party had been taking place at the residence.
Officers later learned two wounded 18-year-olds had been taken to the hospital.
One of the victims, identified as Bryson Footracer, died at the hospital and the other victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Police said the investigation is still ongoing and did not disclose whether a suspect had been identified.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department. If they wish to remain anonymous, they may contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
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