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Two 18-year-old men shot and killed after drug deal in west Phoenix

Posted at 7:04 AM, Jul 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-09 10:04:57-04

Two men were shot and killed after an illegal drug transaction in west Phoenix on Saturday, according to the Phoenix Police Department. 

Police say just before 6 p.m. officers responded to Banner Estrella Medical Center for a report of two men who arrived at the hospital with critical gunshot wounds. 

Both 18-year-old Victor Pulido Ayala and 18-year-old Luis Rodriguez Luna were later pronounced dead.

A third victim, a 21-year-old man, who may be related to the incident arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Police say his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, he remains hospitalized at this time. 

Police say investigators learned that the victims were involved in an illegal drug transaction when they were shot near 67th Avenue and Van Buren Street. 

There is no description of a suspect or suspects at this time, police said. 

No further information was immediately available. Stay with ABC15 and abc15.com for updates on this developing story.