PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a person of interest involved in a double homicide.
On Thursday, June 26, two men were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in west Phoenix.
Police were called to the scene near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road shortly before 3 p.m.
When they arrived, they located two men who had been shot. One of the men, 36-year-old Mario Martinez, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second man, 33-year-old Luis Mendez-Armenta, was taken to a hospital where he died.
Aerial footage of the scene showed a large police presence at the complex.
Phoenix police officials say the shooter left the scene before officers arrived.
Police have identified a person of interest as 34-year-old Emmanuel “Manny” Rojas.
Investigators are looking to speak with Rojas regarding his alleged involvement in the shooting.
Anyone who sees or has information regarding Rojas’ whereabouts is cautioned not to approach him, but to call Phoenix police or Silent Witness if they wish to remain anonymous.
