AVONDALE, AZ — Avondale police are investigating a shooting stemming from a physical altercation that left an 18-year-old man hospitalized.
Police say they were called to the area near Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road just before 2:15 p.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired.
Investigators say a group of men was involved in an altercation during which two men, including the victim, pulled out guns.
The victim was shot and suffered a critical injury. He remains hospitalized as of Monday.
The man who shot the victim is unknown, and police are still looking for him.
A third man involved in the fight was booked on a disorderly conduct charge and has since been released.
Anyone with information about the shooting and the suspect is asked to contact Avondale PD at 623-333-7001.
The investigation is ongoing.
