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INVESTIGATION
Police search for suspect in fatal central Phoenix shooting
(Metro Creative Connection)
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
A 21-year-old man is dead after a drive-by shooting in Phoenix, police said.
The shooting occurred about 2:05 a.m. July 28 near Roosevelt and Patricio streets. Officers found John Purper, 21, with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and died late in the afternoon of July 29, according to a release.
Witnesses told officers someone shot the victim as they were driving by, the release stated.
Authorities are searching for the suspect and ask anyone with information to call the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness.