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Man found shot and killed in vehicle near 71st Avenue and Indian School Road

71st and Indian school homicide
Posted at 9:14 PM, Jan 12, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-13 10:31:15-05

PHOENIX — A man was pronounced dead by Phoenix Fire crews after a shooting call near 71st Avenue and Indian School Road Wednesday night.

Phoenix police say a man was found seated inside of a vehicle that was parked on the side of the roadway.

Officials say the man suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The victim has since been identified as 21-year-old Carlos Valdez.

Police crews continue to investigate what led to the shooting.