PHOENIX — A man is dead after police say he was shot near Chase Field late Friday night.
Phoenix police say they were called to the area around 11:15 p.m. for a shooting call.
When officers arrived, they found a man with apparent gunshot wounds near 7th and Jefferson streets.
The man, identified as 33-year-old Leander Nephew, was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police have not provided any information on a possible shooter at this time.
Police ask that anyone with information regarding this shooting contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
This incident remains under investigation.
