Police investigate deadly shooting in west Phoenix

May 9, 2010 10:29 am

Police are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting that happened Saturday night in west Phoenix.

Authorities say they set up a perimeter that spanned about a mile around 72nd Avenue and McDowell Road after a man who police described as a known drug trafficker was found shot in the head.

Police are looking for three or four suspects, all believed to be Hispanic men wearing dark jeans and T-shirts.

Police Sgt. Johnathan White says a semiautomatic pistol and a cell phone were found next to the victim.

White says the victim was getting in or out of a car when he was apparently confronted by the gunmen. A firefight ensued.

Police are asking the public to come forward with any information that might help their investigation.
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Information from: KNIX-FM, http://www.knixcountry.com/

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