In the spring of 2025, a tragic event unfolded in west Phoenix that cut short the life of Brad Wayne Neel, a 54-year-old male. On the evening of Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Phoenix Police officers were dispatched to the area of 5100 West Latham Street following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Brad Neel suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Neel to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be
fatal, and he was pronounced deceased. The Phoenix Police Department's homicide detectives promptly took over the investigation, treating the case as a homicide. The incident occurred near the train tracks at 5127 West Latham Street, a detail noted by authorities seeking to piece together the events of that night.
As of now, the investigation into Brad Wayne Neel's death is ongoing, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. Law enforcement officials have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest in the case. A reward of up to $2,000 has been offered for information that helps to resolve the investigation into the violent death of Brad Neel. Friends and family remember him as a sweet, kind, and helpful person who was fun to be around.
