In the bright morning light of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, a burst of violence shattered the calm in a south Phoenix neighborhood, claiming the life of 43-year-old Eddie Carrillo. The incident unfolded around 9:15 a.m. near Interstate 17 and 2nd Avenue, where Carrillo was struck by gunfire that erupted from a passing vehicle. Phoenix Police officers swiftly responded to the scene at 1700 South 2nd Place, discovering the gravely wounded man.
Paramedics from the Phoenix Fire Department worked
to save Carrillo, rushing him to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau were called in to lead the investigation into the brazen drive-by shooting that had stolen a man's life in the middle of the morning. The sudden and public nature of the attack left the community shaken and searching for answers.
As of now, the investigation into Eddie Carrillo's murder remains ongoing, with no suspects identified and no arrests made. The Phoenix Police Department has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. They are urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting or the individuals involved to come forward, offering the option of anonymity through Silent Witness. The case stands as an unsolved homicide, with the perpetrators of this fatal drive-by shooting still at large.
