1 man killed at a house party in Phoenix, neighbors fear the area is deteriorating
PHOENIX - One man was shot and killed at a house party in west Phoenix near the intersection of 48th and Windsor avenues around 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 7.
He was later identified as 33-year-old Humberto Ortiz.
According to a police report, the man was found in front of a house with a gunshot wound and was carried away from the house so firefighters could safely perform lifesaving measures.
No other victims were found.
Authorities believe that the shooter left the area prior to the police arriving at the scene.
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"Every day the area worries me. I've lived here for two years and I have small kids. It happens two or three times a week, the shootings. I can defend myself, but a kid who goes to school, a woman or older person aren't protected," said Juan, a neighbor.
He added that as a father of two, he purchased firearms to protect himself, his family and his home.
Police officers closed the area to continue their investigation.