Multiple shootings break out in Phoenix, killing 4 people
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PHOENIX - Phoenix police are busy investigating multiple shootings that broke out across the city, leaving four people dead.
Limited information was released about each case, but the police department said that more updates would be announced on Sept. 19.
Anyone with information about any of these homicides is asked to contact Phoenix Police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
19-year-old man found dead in car
Officers received reports of a vehicle that had struck a dirt mound near 83rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye on Sept. 17. Witnesses reported seeing a person slumped over inside.
Police discovered the body of 19-year-old Joshua Fletcher, who appeared to have been shot to death. The investigation is still ongoing.
Man found dead under bridge
A man was found shot to death underneath a bridge near 20th Street and McDowell.
Police are still working to find a suspect. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Rick Wagge.
Man, woman found dead at home
A man and woman were found in the back of the home located near 51st Avenue and Thomas with gunshot wounds.
Both of them died from their injuries.
They are identified as 21-year-old Francisco Martinez Velasquez and 19-year-old Madali Acosta Robles.
"Detectives are actively working to establish the course of event that led up to this incident," police said.