PHOENIX — An 18-year-old died after a shooting near a large house party at 15th Avenue and Fillmore Street early Saturday, Oct. 31. Phoenix police identified him as Jose Juan Vargas Hernandez and are asking the public for photos, videos, or social media posts that could help identify a suspect.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire shortly before 3:30 a.m. and saw several people running or driving away from the party. Police detained several people during the initial investigation and found multiple bullet strikes at a nearby residence.
Around the same time, Vargas Hernandez arrived at a nearby hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead.
Homicide detectives learned that a fight occurred before the shooting. Police said the suspect remains unknown.
How to share evidence
Anyone with photos, videos, or links to relevant social media posts can submit them through the Phoenix Police Department’s evidence portal.
To leave an anonymous tip, call 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish. Silent Witness
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