18-year-old shot dead at Halloween party in central Phoenix

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 23:14 · Archive

An 18-year-old was shot multiple times and died after gunfire erupted at a Halloween party in Phoenix early on Saturday.

Gunfire erupted at a large house party in central Phoenix around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, 31 October. Police say Jose Juan Vargas Hernandez, 18, was shot multiple times. He went to a nearby hospital where he later died. Officers who arrived at the scene witnessed multiple people running and driving away from the party location near 15th Avenue and Fillmore Streets.

Detectives determined that a fight led to the shooting. Multiple people were detained at the scene, but no arrests have been made. Several bullet holes were found at the home where the party was held.

Phoenix police are appealing for help from the public, asking for any photos, videos or social media accounts that may assist the investigation. Tips can be submitted through the police tip line or by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

How it is being reported

• 18-year-old killed in shooting at central Phoenix Halloween partyAuthorities received calls about gunshots in the neighborhood near 15th Avenue and Fillmore Streets in the early hours of October 31.KOLD · 2 Nov, 20:17
• 18-year-old killed in shooting at central Phoenix Halloween partyAuthorities received calls about gunshots in the neighborhood near 15th Avenue and Fillmore Streets in the early hours of October 31.Azfamily · 2 Nov, 20:17

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