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Man found shot and killed in Phoenix, investigation underway

Posted at 4:23 AM, Dec 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-21 08:26:34-05

An investigation is underway after a man was found shot and killed in Phoenix Wednesday night. 

According to the Phoenix Police Department, at 11:35 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road. 

As officers arrived, they located a 37-year-old man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. 

Witnesses told officers that the victim was talking with several men at the front door of the home when the shooting happened. 

There is no description of a suspect available at this time. 

Police say there are indications that this incident may be drug-related.

If you have any information on this crime, you are asked to call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, you can remain anonymous.