Deadly Phoenix house party shooting remains unsolved after nearly 18 years

The Brief

  • Investigators are seeking the public’s help to solve the November 2008 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Melinda Landeros.
  • Landeros was killed, and her two friends were injured when shots were fired through a window at a house party.
  • Silent Witness is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for anonymous tips leading to an arrest.

PHOENIX Investigators are seeking the public’s help to solve a cold-case fatal shooting from Nov. 22, 2008.

What we know:

Melinda Landeros, 18, was at a house party near 18th Street and Adams when an unknown individual outside fired shots at the home. Bullets went through the window, striking Landeros and two of her friends around 5 a.m. Landeros was taken to the hospital, where she passed away.

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