Phoenix Police Department officers responded to a shots‑fired report on September 23, 2026, in the west side of the city near the intersection of Broadway Road and 107th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased individual lying on the roadway. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the department to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and the source of the reported gunfire.
The location of the incident, Broadway Road close to 107th Avenue, is a residential corridor in the western part of Phoenix. Police have not released additional details about the identity of the person found or any potential suspects. The department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that detectives are processing the scene for evidence.
According to the initial call, a witness reported hearing gunshots in the area, prompting the dispatch of patrol units. The officers’ first priority was to secure the scene and assess any public safety concerns. After confirming the presence of a body, the area was cordoned off while forensic teams collected information.
The Phoenix Police Department has not provided a timeline for when further information will be released. The agency reiterated that it is following standard procedures for a homicide or possible violent death, including canvassing the neighborhood for additional witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage.
Community members in the vicinity have been advised to avoid the immediate area while investigators conduct their work. The department encourages anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement, though no specific request for tips has been announced publicly at this time.
The case remains open as detectives continue to piece together the events leading up to the discovery of the body. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.