Teen killed, another injured in South Phoenix shooting

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A teenage boy was killed and another was injured in a shooting that occurred just after 2 a.m. on February 28 near 5400 South 19th Avenue in South Phoenix. The victims were found with at least one gunshot wound, with one taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later died. The other victim took himself to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is still ongoing as police work to determine what led to the shooting and if the victims were known to each other.

Why it matters

Violent crimes involving young victims are always tragic and concerning for the local community. This incident raises questions about public safety, gang activity, and access to firearms among youth in South Phoenix, an area that has historically struggled with higher crime rates compared to other parts of the city.

The details

According to the Phoenix Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 2 a.m. on February 28 near 5400 South 19th Avenue. Two teenage boys were found with at least one gunshot wound each. One victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries. The other victim took himself to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is still ongoing as police work to determine a motive and whether the victims knew each other.

• The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on February 28, 2026.
• One of the victims later died at the hospital.

What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.