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Police: Man killed in south Phoenix shooting

Posted at 12:21 PM, Jul 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-11 21:07:42-04

Phoenix police say a man was killed after he was found shot outside his apartment on Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, someone called 911 saying they were arriving home and found their neighbor, identified as 29-year-old Mario Ruiz, outside his apartment shot.

This happened at the complex near 7th Street and Dobbins Road just before noon. 

Police also found two children unharmed inside Ruiz's home at the time.

Ruiz was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

No suspect information has been released.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered.