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Man killed in shooting at apartments near 107th and Olive avenues, Peoria police say

107th and Olive avenue deadly shooting
Posted at 5:55 AM, Mar 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-07 13:21:33-05

PEORIA, AZ — Peoria police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning.

Officers were first called to the complex near 107th and Olive avenues around 2 a.m.

Police say a man was found with a gunshot wound outside of an apartment. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures but the victim died at the scene.

He has since been identified as 21-year-old Zakee Shelton of Tolleson.

The suspect has not been located. Police describe the suspect as a “younger Black male with a thin build, and wearing dark clothing.”

Police say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous, but believe the homicide was an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peoria Police Department at 623-773-8311.