PHOENIX, AZ — A fatal shooting early Tuesday morning has left one man dead and another facing murder charges following a violent confrontation in west Phoenix. The Phoenix Police Department has identified the victim as 35-year-old Ruben Longoria, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds near 61st Avenue and Indian School Road.
Police were called to the scene just after 7 a.m. on May 28. When officers arrived, they found Longoria lying on the ground with severe injuries. Despite efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The area was quickly secured as detectives began their investigation into the city’s latest homicide.
Shortly after the shooting, police identified 42-year-old Johnny Olivarez Sr. as the primary suspect. He was located at a nearby residence and taken into custody without incident. Olivarez Sr. has since been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Longoria’s death. Authorities have not yet said if a weapon was recovered during the arrest.
Investigators have not released information on what led to the fatal shooting or whether the two men knew each other. Police have also not disclosed whether any argument or confrontation preceded the violence. As of now, the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and detectives continue to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
The incident has left residents in the area on edge. Many were alarmed by the early morning gunfire and the large police presence that followed. Community members say the intersection where the shooting occurred is normally busy with traffic and pedestrians, making the deadly encounter even more concerning.
The Phoenix Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Silent Witness. As the investigation continues, officials say they are committed to finding out what happened and ensuring justice is served. Meanwhile, Longoria’s family and friends are left mourning a life lost to gun violence, as the community looks for answers in the wake of yet another tragic shooting.