NewsPhoenix Metro NewsCentral Phoenix News

Actions

Teen killed during triple shooting near 19th and Glendale avenues

19th Ave and Glendale triple shooting
Posted at 8:44 PM, May 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-20 11:51:09-04

PHOENIX — Authorities announced a 16-year-old boy is dead after a triple shooting in Phoenix Tuesday night.

Officers were called to the scene near 19th and Glendale avenues around 8:00 p.m.

When police arrived on scene, they found three victims with gunshot wounds.

Authorities say 16-year-old Sean Chinn was killed. Two other males, a 17-year-old and 18-year-old, are in stable condition.

According to investigators, the three victims were standing outside of the convenience store when an unknown suspect opened fire, striking all of them.

Two of them ran inside for help while a third victim remained outside.

Cliff Castle Chopper video showed officers hanging police tape around a QuikTrip store.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.

Information about a possible shooter or motive hasn't been revealed.