PHOENIX — One woman is dead and another is in the hospital after a drive-by shooting in west Phoenix early Sunday morning. Phoenix police are currently looking for the vehicle that was involved.
The shooting reportedly happened at a business near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road around 1:30 in the morning. According to police reports, a vehicle drove by the business and started shooting, striking the two women.
Both women were taken to a hospital by first responders where one, later identified as 64-year-old Leibby Jeanneatte Smith died of her injuries.
Police said that the vehicle drove away from the scene of the crime, and is still outstanding. Police did not provide information on the make, model, or appearance of the vehicle.
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