In the quiet of a north Phoenix neighborhood, the life of 66-year-old Jane Main, a Caucasian female, came to a tragic end on the evening of March 28, 2026. Police were called to a residence near 39th Avenue and Salter Drive around 8:30 p.m. for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a grim scene inside the home. Jane Main and a man, later identified as 63-year-old James Main, were both found with gunshot wounds.
Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial findings of the police investigation pointed towards a murder-suicide. It is believed that James Main shot and killed Jane Main before turning the gun on himself.
The investigation into the events that transpired leading up to the shooting is ongoing, as authorities work to understand the circumstances that culminated in this tragedy. The final determination of the cause of death will be made by the medical examiner after autopsies are completed. So far, no other suspects are being sought in connection with the deaths.
