x
Breaking News
More () »

Detectives seeking information in Phoenix homicide

A shooting Tuesday night near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road left a man dead, Phoenix police said. Now investigators are asking for the public's help.

PHOENIX — Phoenix homicide detectives are asking the public for information on a fatal shooting that happened late Tuesday night, leaving one man dead.

Police have identified the victim as Pedro Lopez-Canez, 35.

The shooting reportedly happened near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road around 9:50 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Lopez-Canez laying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds.

First responders pronounced him dead on the scene. 

Police said a second male victim returned to the scene following the shooting and give a statement to investigators.

Police said that the suspect is still outstanding, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials did not provide a narrative on what led up to the shooting.

Authorities ask that anyone with information on the shooting contact the Phoenix Police Department, or Silent Witness.

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


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.
   

Up to Speed

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

Before You Leave, Check This Out