NewsLocal News

Actions

17-year-old boy dead, another teen in custody after shooting in central Phoenix

Police say a juvenile male was taken into custody
Phoenix Police
Posted
and last updated

PHOENIX — A 17-year-old boy has died after he was shot by another teen Sunday morning, according to Phoenix police.

Officials say it happened just after 11:30 a.m., near 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road.

Police say Adian Apel died from his injuries at the scene.

A juvenile male was taken into custody after admitting to police he shot Apel.

It is unclear what led to the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing.