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One dead, one hurt in double shooting near 24th Street and Van Buren

A 37-year-old woman died from her injuries at the hospital
Phoenix Police Department
Posted at 6:55 AM, Aug 26, 2022
and last updated 2023-01-19 13:58:33-05

PHOENIX — Police have identified a suspect accused of shooting and killing a woman in central Phoenix in August of 2020.

The shooting happened on Thursday, August 25 near 24th Street and Van Buren.

Officers arrived and found two women with gunshot wounds.

Both women were taken to hospitals. One of the victims, identified by police as 37-year-old Latoya Davis, died at the hospital from her injuries.

On January 18, police identified a suspect as 44-year-old Turrail Lightfoot, who remains on the loose. A warrant has been issued for his arrest for first-degree murder and aggravated assault.

For witnesses who saw what happened, those images may never leave their mind.

"This is the worst we've ever seen. There are shootings here all the time," said a witness who didn't want to be identified out of fear for their safety.

They said they heard multiple rounds of gunfire Thursday night. They ran out to find two women shot, lying on the ground.

There are questions Kim Baker, Davis' uncle, would like answered.

"As a family we will not be satisfied, until justice rolls down like waters," said Baker.

Baker describes his niece as jovial, the life of the party and well-loved by those who knew her.

Baker just hopes whoever took the life his niece comes forward.

"You are forgiven, but you have to come out of the darkness now," Baker said.