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Man dead, another hurt after a shooting early Saturday morning in Avondale

Police have not yet released any information on a suspect
10939 W Flanagan GSW 12-30-23
Posted at 8:34 AM, Dec 30, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-31 15:04:01-05

AVONDALE, AZ — A man is dead and another is hurt after a shooting early Saturday morning in Avondale.

Avondale police say they were called to the area of 107th Avenue and Buckeye Road just after 4 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a man, 29-year-old Hector Zepeda, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

During the investigation, police learned a second victim related to the shooting had already been taken to the hospital before officers arrived. That man is reportedly in stable condition.

Police said Sunday that no suspect has been identified.

Avondale police continue to investigate what led up to the shooting.