18-Year-Old Dies After Gunfire at Phoenix Halloween Party
Police are seeking digital evidence from residents near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Fillmore Streets following a Saturday morning shooting.
By Lauren Bello ·
Jose Juan Vargas Hernandez, 18, died after being shot multiple times at a house party in central Phoenix.
Police received calls about gunfire near 15th Avenue and Fillmore Streets around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived to find people running from the scene and vehicles driving away. Hernandez was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators determined that a fight sparked the exchange of fire. Several bullet holes were found in the home where the party took place. Detectives detained multiple individuals on scene, but no arrests have been filed as of this writing.
Phoenix police are asking the public for help in identifying the shooter and other involved parties. Residents are encouraged to submit photos, videos, or social media accounts that may contain footage of the incident. Investigators can review digital evidence through a specific online portal. Those with information can also call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can dial 480-TESTIGO to leave a tip. The department has not released a timeline for further updates on the case.
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