A sense of normalcy was shattered on the morning of June 13, 2026, in a south Phoenix neighborhood when gunfire erupted inside a home on Darrow Street, near 7th Avenue and Baseline Road. When Phoenix police officers arrived at the scene around 9 a.m., they discovered a chaotic and tragic scene with three adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Inside the residence, 40-year-old Carlos Galindo was found and pronounced dead at the scene by fire personnel.
The two other victims, a 37-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, were rushed to local hospitals. The woman sustained critical, life-threatening injuries, while the man's injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
Homicide detectives immediately began a thorough investigation, cordoning off the area and interviewing potential witnesses. Through their initial investigation, authorities determined that a male suspect, believed to be involved in the shooting, had fled the scene before police arrived. Witnesses reported hearing the gunshots and seeing a man leaving the area just before the arrival of emergency responders. Despite their efforts, police have not yet released a detailed description of the suspect, and his identity remains unknown. The motive for the violent encounter is also unclear, and authorities have stated that the incident was not related to domestic violence.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Carlos Galindo, and the suspect remains at large. The Phoenix Police Department's investigation is active and ongoing as they continue to follow leads and piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and have provided contact information for Silent Witness for anonymous tips. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation, leaving a community searching for answers and a family grieving the sudden and violent loss of a loved one.
