Just before 6 p.m. on Friday, Phoenix police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of 27th Avenue and Alice Avenue. When they arrived, officers found a 45-year-old man — later identified as Kevin Mitchell — suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he did not survive.
Detectives from the homicide unit have taken over the investigation. So far, no suspect has been publicly identified, and the police have not shared any details about what may have led up to the shooting.
Witnesses in the area reported seeing first responders work the scene, but specific accounts of what transpired before the gunfire remain unclear. The Phoenix Police Department is urging anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Authorities are treating this as an active investigation, and they say they are exploring all angles.
For friends, family, and neighbors of Mitchell, this is more than just another crime report — it’s a painful loss. While details of his life remain limited in the public record, his death has rattled the community. People who were nearby that evening are reportedly cooperating with investigators.
At a time when violence feels all too common, this incident is another sobering reminder of how fragile life can be. Even in broad daylight on a Friday evening, tragedy struck. Now, the hope rests with the community and the investigation — that someone will step up with the information needed to bring clarity, justice, and maybe a measure of peace.
