PHOENIX — Two men are in custody after a man was shot and killed at a Phoenix gas station early Friday morning.
Phoenix police confirmed Saturday morning that two men were being booked for the shooting as well as two other armed robberies.
The two in custody have been identified as Arturo Vazquez-Rodriguez and Isaac Lechuga. Both are 19 years old.
Officers were called Friday to the QuikTrip location near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road just before 4:45 a.m. for a reported shooting.
When officers arrived, they found 55-year-old Naul Hernandez suffering from a gunshot wound.
Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe Hernandez was shot during a botched robbery attempt.
Both Vazquez-Rodriguez and Lechuga are facing two counts of armed robbery and one count of first-degree murder.
ABC15 crews at the scene of the shooting saw police focused on an AWP Safety work truck. A statement from AWP Safety says Hernandez worked for their company. They released the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting of one of our employees this morning. Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. As the incident is still under investigation, we are fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities. Out of respect for the privacy of the individual and their family, we are unable to release further details at this time.We are in the process of notifying their family members and will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available. This is a loss that has profoundly affected the entire AWP Safety family, and we are committed to supporting one another through this challenging moment."
The shooting remains under investigation.
A representative with QuikTrip provided the following statement to ABC15:
“QuikTrip’s top priority is the safety of our customers and employees, and we take this responsibility very seriously. This level of violence in our community is unacceptable. We are working closely with Phoenix Police Department and will continue to assist with their ongoing investigation. We greatly appreciate the Phoenix Police Department’s swift and professional response to this tragedy. As always, we will continue to take necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities we serve.”
