PHOENIX, Arizona – A man has died after a violent assault at a Family Dollar store in central Phoenix on Tuesday night, according to Phoenix police.
Authorities responded to a fight call near 16th Avenue and Buckeye Road around 9 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man who had been violently assaulted. The incident was described as a “very violent and deadly encounter” by the police.
Limited details are available, but footage from the scene early Wednesday showed a body being removed from the store. The suspects had already fled the scene by the time the officers arrived. Detectives are now working to piece together the events leading up to the attack and identify the individuals involved.
The police did not disclose any information about the victim or potential suspects. The motive behind the assault also remains unknown as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Phoenix Police Department. No further details were provided by the authorities at the time of reporting.
The Family Dollar store has yet to release a statement regarding the incident. The community is shocked by the news and eagerly awaits more information as the investigation unfolds.