PHOENIX, AZ – A deadly shooting erupted during a large house party in west Phoenix early Sunday morning, leaving a 21-year-old woman dead and a teenage boy injured, according to authorities. The Phoenix Police Department recovered over 300 shell casings at the scene, highlighting the intensity of the gunfire.
Police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of 35th Avenue and McDowell Road, where they found Amanda Franco, 21, fatally shot. A teenage male victim was also discovered suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials stated that multiple people fled the scene as officers arrived.
The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation at the party, which escalated into gunfire outside the residence. Witnesses described the chaotic moments, with one telling 12News, “They started shooting like crazy. We were hit by bullets coming from all directions; it felt like they were shooting at us from everywhere.”
Authorities confirmed that several homes and vehicles in the neighborhood were struck by bullets as the gunfight unfolded. The massive number of shell casings recovered suggests that multiple shooters were involved. “This was an extremely violent incident, and we are working to identify those responsible,” a Phoenix PD spokesperson stated.
Investigators are urging witnesses or anyone with video footage to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the Phoenix Police Department’s online form, and anonymous reports can be made to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the shooting, urging the public to help bring justice to the victims. Authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the altercation and identify those responsible for the violence.
