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2 shot, 1 dead in west Phoenix

One man was taken to a hospital by family members and later died, officials said.

PHOENIX — Two people were shot in west Phoenix Friday night. One of the victims later died, according to Phoenix police. 

Officers were called to a neighborhood near 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road around 7 p.m. Friday for reports of a shooting. Officers learned when they arrived that a person who had been shot was taken to a nearby hospital by family members. 

The man was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said. 

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Another man with at least one gunshot wound was found at the scene, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital but is expected to recover.

Officers were seen at the home with guns drawn and a drone looking into a car. 

"The area is shut down as this is a larger scene," Phoenix police said in a statement. "Detectives have responded to assume the investigation."

The identities of the men or information on a suspect were not given. 

Officials expect to release more information on Saturday. 

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