5 Injured, Including 2 Teens, in West Phoenix Party Shooting

Police investigating incident near 95th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent bullet casing on a dark, concrete surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence from a party shooting incident that left several juveniles injured.A stark, gritty image of physical evidence from a party shooting that left multiple juveniles injured, exposing the harsh realities of youth violence in the Phoenix area.Phoenix Today

Five people, including two juveniles, were hospitalized after a shooting at a party in the West Valley of Phoenix early Saturday morning. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 1:20 a.m. near 95th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, where they found a 16-year-old girl with at least one gunshot wound. Four other people, including a 17-year-old boy, also sought treatment at nearby hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This is the third party-related shooting incident involving juveniles that ABC15 has reported on in the Phoenix metro area on Saturday, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth violence and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes.

The details

According to police, the shooting appears to have taken place during a house party in the area. The 16-year-old girl with serious injuries is said to be in stable condition, while the other four victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The investigation is still ongoing, and no additional details were immediately available.

  • The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Phoenix Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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The takeaway

This latest shooting at a party in the West Valley underscores the ongoing challenge of youth violence in the Phoenix metro area and the need for comprehensive, community-based solutions to address the root causes and provide safe spaces for young people to gather.