PHOENIX — A 17-year-old boy is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in west Phoenix Monday.
Just after 2 p.m., Phoenix police officers were called to an apartment complex near 45th Avenue and Thomas Road for a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a man, identified as 18-year-old Brazion Sheppard, in the middle of the complex with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
Inside a nearby apartment, a juvenile girl and a juvenile boy were found suffering from gunshot wounds. The girl, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital for what police say are non-life-threatening injuries.
The boy, identified as 17-year-old Arlandis West Jr., died at the scene.
Investigators believe the shooting started with Sheppard confronting West Jr. about a disagreement. The argument led to a fight which prompted an exchange of gunfire. Police are working to determine if the girl was wounded by gunfire from the suspect or other victim.
Officials say Sheppard was booked into jail after being released from the hospital. He will be booked on several charges including first degree murder, burglary and aggravated assault.
No further information has been provided.
