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Teen dies after shooting near 7th Avenue and Broadway Road overnight

Police say a 15-year-old girl was shot and killed
Shooting under investigation near 7th Avenue and Broadway Road
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PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl dead overnight.

The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sunday at a home near 7th Avenue and Broadway Road.

Officers say Daniella Espinosa, was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries. A second victim was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Multiple people were reportedly home at the time of the shooting but provided only limited information to officers.

A teenage boy is in custody and faces second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and weapon charges. According to police, the alleged suspect was seen "manipulating the firearm."

The investigation is ongoing.

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