PHOENIX — An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road Sunday night, Phoenix police said.
Officers were called to the area for reports of a shooting around 10:40 p.m. When they arrived, they found the man injured. First responders pronounced him dead on the scene.
Detectives are now working to learn what led up to the shooting. The area is expected to be closed for some time.
Police said that they will release more updates later in the day. The man has not been identified at this time.
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