PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in South Phoenix Wednesday night.
Police said officers responded to a shooting call at 14th Street and Broadway Road just after 7:05 p.m.
When officers arrived, police said they located a man, identified as 52-year-old Jesus Hinojosa-Chavez, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers also spoke to another man on scene who was identified as the shooter. He was detained and had no injuries, according to Phoenix police.
The shooting victim was pronounced deceased on scene, authorities said.
Police say the shooter and Hinojosa-Chavez were acquaintances who had engaged in a brief confrontation at a local business. The shooter observed Hinojosa-Chavez reach for what he believed to be a firearm and shot Hinojosa-Chavez.
Police have submitted the case to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office to determine whether the shooter should be criminally charged.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. You can remain anonymous
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