Suspect Arrested in Phoenix Double Homicide Near 16th and McKinley Streets

By Habari News | Updated October 8, 2026

PHOENIX — Phoenix police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Hendrix, 56, and Jerry Braggs, 64, near 16th Street and McKinley Street on October 6.

According to a Phoenix Police Department update, detectives located and apprehended Taishawn Terry Bailey on October 7 in the area of 44th Street and Baseline Road. Police said a firearm was recovered at the time of his arrest. The update did not specify whether investigators have linked that firearm to the shooting.

Bailey was booked into jail on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, according to police. His Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office booking number is G286410. The allegations have not been proven in court, and Bailey is presumed innocent unless convicted.

Officers Found Two Men With Gunshot Wounds

The investigation began shortly after 4:30 a.m. on October 6, when officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of East McKinley Street.

Arriving officers found two adult men, each with at least one gunshot wound. Police said the suspect had fled before officers arrived.

Phoenix Fire Department personnel pronounced both men dead at the scene. Authorities subsequently identified them as Hendrix and Braggs.

Homicide detectives responded and took over the investigation, which led to Bailey’s arrest the following day.

Investigation Continues

The police update did not disclose a suspected motive, describe any relationship between Bailey and the victims, or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The case remains under investigation under incident number 2026-1399944.

UPDATE: Since this incident occurred, through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to locate and arrest the suspect involved, Taishawn Terry Bailey. On October 7th, Bailey was apprehended in the area of 44th Street and Baseline Road. At the time of his arrest, a firearm was also recovered.

Source: Phoenix Police Department’s initial incident release and arrest update provided to Habari Entertainment.