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Shooting in Phoenix leaves 31-year-old man dead

Police said the shooting happened just after 5 a.m. near 22nd Street and Thomas Road.

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead early Tuesday morning.

Officers were called to the area of 22nd Street and Thomas Road just after 5 a.m. for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds.

The man, who has been identified as 31-year-old Samuel Lamas Jr., did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives responded to take over the investigation, and police expect that roadways in the area will be "minimally affected by the scene."

The details of what led up to the shooting and the suspects involved are still under investigation.

Police believe there were multiple witnesses in the area at the time of the shooting.

Security footage in the area captured individuals police are attempting to identify in relation to Lamas' death.

Credit: Phoenix Police Dept.
Phoenix police are seeking info on the individuals captured in this security footage in relation to the June 20 homicide.

Anyone with information on this case should contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480(WITNESS) or 480(TESTIGO

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