A Saturday night on Buckeye Road turned violent when a man was shot near 19th Avenue around 9 p.m., according to police. Officers found him with at least one gunshot wound, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries. The shooter or shooters took off before officers arrived, and detectives have since locked down the area for a full investigation.
As reported by 12 News, Phoenix police responded to the scene late Saturday, located the victim, and called in the Phoenix Fire Department, which transported him to the hospital. Authorities told the station that no arrests had been made and that detectives were canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage. The city’s Silent Witness program is taking anonymous tips at 480‑948‑6377 and may offer rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Police searching the scene
Per the Phoenix Police Department, detectives spent Saturday night combing the area for evidence and reviewing nearby surveillance video as they worked through early leads. Investigators urged anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Bureau at (602) 262‑6141 or Crime Stop at (602) 262‑6151. Officers remained on scene while the area was processed and documented.
Buckeye Road incidents
The shooting adds to a list of recent violence on this stretch of Buckeye Road, which has seen several shootings and other serious incidents in recent weeks and months. Nearby attacks along the corridor have also been covered by local TV outlets, and investigators say community tips and video footage are becoming key tools in sorting out these fast‑moving cases…