Shooting at Peoria home leaves man dead

PEORIA, Ariz. - Police say a fight inside a Peoria home late Monday night led to a shooting, leaving a man dead. 

Peoria Police say the shooting happened at about 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 7 near El Mirage Road and Lone Mountain Parkway.

Investigators say four people arrived at the home, and one of them went inside without permission. A fight ensued between the residents and the suspect, leading to a shooting.

"The altercation resulted in gunfire being exchanged and the suspect was shot, and later died on scene," police said.

The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Ryan Garcia, a Peoria resident.

Two people involved in the incident attempted to leave the scene in a white Toyota Corolla but were stopped by officers arriving at the scene.

The people inside the car were detained, as well as another person found nearby. All three were interviewed and released.

"At this time, no charges have been submitted," police said.

Police believe everyone involved in the incident knew each other.

If you have any information, you're asked to call police at 623-773-7045 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

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