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Driver found shot in crashed SUV on I-10
PHOENIX - Police are investigating a murder after a man was found shot inside a car along a downtown Phoenix freeway.
The incident happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near 7th Avenue on June 10 around 3:30 a.m.
"When troopers arrived, they located an adult male inside of the vehicle involved. Fire personnel began to treat the man for his injuries and noticed what appeared to be at least one gunshot wound that had been suffered by the man," Phoenix Police said. "He was transported to a nearby hospital where unfortunately he did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased."
The victim was identified as 39-year-old Lealdo Pedrego Tolano. He was driving a gray 2009 Ford Escape when he was found shot.
Police are asking anyone with information, including dash-cam surveillance video, to contact them at 602-262-6151. You can also call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.