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Man dead after shooting near 16th Street and Baseline Road, suspect outstanding

Phoenix Police
Posted at 6:25 AM, Feb 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-17 17:41:52-05

PHOENIX — A man is dead after a reported shooting late Thursday night in Phoenix.

Phoenix police say the shooting happened in the area of 16th Street and Baseline Road around 10 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

That man has since been identified as 18-year-old Jeremiaha Austin.

He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Officials say Austin was walking home with a family member when he was shot. The suspect left the area before police arrived.

No information about the suspect has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.