Phoenix Police are investigating a homicide that occurred just after 9:00 p.m. Saturday night in a parking lot near 17th Street and Adams Street. Police were called to the scene for reports of a person who had been shot. Detectives learned the victim, 20-year-old Darea Owens, was in the parking lot with a large group of people when there was an exchange of gunfire from people in the group.
Mr. Owens died on the scene.
This investigation is in the early stages, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151, or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Silent Witness callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.