2 women found shot, killed inside Phoenix apartment
Women found shot to death inside Phoenix apartment
Police have identified two women who were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside an apartment near 24th Street and McDowell Road. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
PHOENIX - Police have identified two women who were found dead earlier this week inside a Phoenix apartment.
What we know:
Phoenix Police say an employee at an apartment complex near 24th Street and McDowell Road called 911 at around 9 a.m. on June 26, asking officers to check on occupants who hadn't been seen or heard from in several days.
Once at the scene, the employee opened the apartment where two women were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Police are investigating after two women were found shot to death inside an apartment near 24th Street and McDowell Road. (KSAZ-TV)
Dig deeper:
On Saturday, police identified the victims as 38-year-old Tiwayla Spencer and 36-year-old Marquisha Williams.
Police also said there are no outstanding suspects and there is no threat to the community.
What we don't know:
The relationship of the victims is unknown.
‘Not a safe area’
What they're saying:
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach spoke to a resident who came home to the complex swarmed by crime scene investigators. He says he feels unsafe living here after the shooting happened inside the building.
"Did you hear any commotion days prior?" Beach asked.
"That's what's really eerie," said Lucas Hopkins. "I honestly found that to be surprising because other than work, I'm here most hours. I would've called if I heard something. I mean it is just really strange that nobody called until the point of a welfare check."
"Yeah, I actually just walked out of the leasing office, trying to either break my lease or negotiate a lower rent," Hopkins added.
"Why?" Beach asked.
"Because it's obviously not a safe area," Hopkins replied.
What's next:
Police say they are working with the medical examiner to determine what led up to the shooting.
Map of where the victims were found