PHOENIX, AZ — A deadly shooting at a Phoenix-area restaurant near N 27th Avenue and W Indian School Road has left a man dead and a suspect behind bars, according to early reports.
Police were dispatched yesterday morning after a 911 call reported shots fired, with the first public alerts coming in around 8:13 a.m. MST. The incident was initially described as an unconfirmed shooting in the area, but later updates confirmed the situation involved a fatal attack inside a restaurant.
Victim Identified as 35-Year-Old Man
Authorities say a 35-year-old man was gunned down at Erickitoo Culiacan around 8:00 a.m. The victim was pronounced dead following the shooting, though officials have not yet released the victim’s name publicly.
As of the most recent update, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and investigators have not detailed whether the victim and suspect knew each other or what may have motivated the violence.
22-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Hours Later
Police reportedly located and arrested a suspect within hours of the incident. The suspect is described as a 22-year-old who has now been charged with murder.
Officials say the investigation remains active, and more information is expected as detectives continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence.
Ongoing Investigation
At this time, police have not confirmed:
- What led up to the shooting
- whether the suspect and victim had a prior relationship
- whether the incident was targeted or random
- If there were additional people involved
Authorities have urged anyone with information to cooperate with investigators.
Developing Story
This is a developing situation. Habari Entertainment will update this report as police release additional details, including identity confirmation, court records, and any statements from investigators or witnesses.

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