In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of August 10, 2025, a tragedy unfolded inside a central Phoenix apartment that claimed the life of 27-year-old Robert Schaezlein. A White / Caucasian male, Schaezlein was discovered by police with at least one gunshot wound in a residence near 15th Avenue and Highland Avenue. The initial call reporting the shooting came in around 2:30 a.m., shattering the morning's stillness.
First responders arrived at the scene to a grim discovery.
Schaezlein was found with life-threatening injuries and was immediately rushed to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save him. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, his wounds proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced deceased. Some reports later identified the victim by his full name, Robert Scott Schaezlein.
In a perplexing development, an adult woman who was present at the scene was detained by investigators. During questioning, she admitted to her involvement in the shooting. However, after homicide detectives interviewed her, she was released from custody pending the outcome of further investigation. Authorities did not publicly release the woman's name, and no immediate arrests were made or charges filed in connection with Schaezlein's death. The Phoenix Police Department has stated that the homicide investigation remains active as they continue to piece together the events of that fatal morning.
