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Man shot, killed in van near 2nd Avenue and McKinley Street

Phoenix Police
Posted at 6:21 AM, Apr 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-06 23:56:40-04

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after a deadly shooting early Monday morning.

Officers were called to the area of 2nd Avenue and McKinley Street around 5:20 a.m. where the shooting was reported.

Police found a man, later identified as 50-year-old Delfino Mendoza Picazo inside a van with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say Picazo was shot during an attempted armed robbery. Police are still looking for the suspect who is described as a male, approximately 30 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall who was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

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