Phoenix Police detectives responded to a fatal shooting in north Phoenix early Sunday morning.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, in the early morning hours of May 25, 2025, officers were called to an apartment complex near 17th Avenue and Bell Road for a shooting. As initial patrol officers arrived at the scene, they located three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical aid was provided as Phoenix Fire responded to the scene. One of the victims identified as 33-year-old Adrian Andrade was not able to survive his injuries and died on scene. The other victims were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Homicide identified the suspect. The man was located and taken into custody. During an interview with investigators, the man provided a statement concerning self-defense. After a review of all the information known at the time, detectives released the man pending a full review and further investigation of the case.
Staying alive is step one. Staying out of jail will be steps 2 through 20. When involved in mortal conflict, the question isn’t, “Can I pull the trigger,” but, “do I have to?” I hope truth, justice, and fortune are on his side.