x
Breaking News
More () »

Man fatally shot in car near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road, police looking for suspect

Police said that the shooting happened just before 4 a.m.

PHOENIX — Police are looking for the person or people involved in a deadly shooting near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road early Saturday morning, a spokesperson with the Phoenix Police Department said.

Police have identified the victim as 41-year-old Raul Chavez.

Officers were called to the area just before 4 a.m. where they found Chavez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. First responders pronounced him dead on the scene.

Police said early information gathered by detectives suggests Chavez was involved in an altercation with unknown suspects in the parking lot before the shooting occurred. 

Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department, or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish). 

This is a developing story. Stay with 12News for more updates.

>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.  

   

Up to Speed

Catch up on the latest news and stories on our 12News YouTube playlist here. 

Silent Witness:

Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities. 

The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media. 

Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous. 

Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case. 

Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000. 

Have a tip? Submit it on the Silent Witness tip form here. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out