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Man killed, teen arrested in shooting at convenience store near 75th Avenue and Camelback Road

Phoenix police say the suspect left the scene before officers arrived
Posted at 6:27 AM, Dec 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-27 17:21:30-05

PHOENIX — A man is dead after police say he was shot at a convenience store in west Phoenix early Tuesday morning.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area of 75th Avenue and Camelback Road for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a man had been shot and killed in a convenience store. He has been identified as 44-year-old Guadalupe Mercado.

The suspect left the scene before officers got there.

After conducting an investigation, detectives reviewed surveillance video from the store and were able to identify the suspect involved.

A search warrant was later served and resulted in the arrest of a teenage male.

He was arrested and referred to Juvenile Community Corrections. Possible charges against him haven't been announced.

Phoenix police continue to investigate what led up to the shooting and a possible motive.

If you have any information regarding this case, you are asked to contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.