Phoenix Police detectives are investigating a triple shooting that left two in the hospital and one dead.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, on March 18, 2024, around 2:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of 2627 North
45th Avenue regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male, later determined to be the suspect of the shooting, with at least one gunshot wound in the middle of the apartment complex.
The man was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
Inside of an nearby apartment a juvenile female and juvenile male were located also suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The female was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile male, identified as 17-year-old Arlandis West Jr., did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
Detectives believe that the adult male suspect confronted the victim about a disagreement. This confrontation resulted in a fight and then an exchange of gunfire resulting in the three involved being shot.
Once the suspect is released from medical care, he will be booked on multiple charges.