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Man dead after early morning shooting near west Phoenix school

The shooting took place near 63rd Avenue and Campbell, which is where Desert Sands Middle School is located
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PHOENIX — A man is dead after a shooting early Friday morning near a school in west Phoenix.

Police have identified the victim as 36-year-old Reynaldo Medrano Jr.

Authorities say it happened just before 4:45 a.m. near 63rd and Campbell avenues.

When officers arrived, they found Medrano Jr. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police add that while investigating, they surrounded a nearby home believed to be connected to the shooting.

Several people in the home were detained and interviewed by detectives.

However, police say no arrests were made.

What led up to the shooting remains under investigation.

The location of the shooting is across the street from Desert Sands Middle School.

Phoenix police say they are working with schools in the area to ensure everyone's safety this morning.

The Cartwright School District tells ABC15 that they were on a four-day week, and students are off that day.

The district is working with police to review security footage.