In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 13, 2024, a house party in Phoenix, Arizona, turned tragic, ending in the death of 26-year-old Gabriel Gillespie. Phoenix Police responded to a call about a shooting at approximately 4:30 a.m. near Baseline Road and 35th Avenue. Upon arrival at a home in the vicinity of 7300 South 31st Drive, officers found Gabriel Gillespie in the front yard, having sustained at least one gunshot wound.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses at the scene informed investigators that the shooting stemmed from a party being held at a nearby rental property. As homicide detectives began their investigation, they discovered evidence of two separate shooting scenes, leading them to believe that two individuals were firing at each other. It remains unclear whether Gabriel Gillespie was the intended target of the gunfire or an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
In connection with the shooting, police arrested 19-year-old Kason Nelson. Nelson was booked on charges related to weapons violations and the unlawful discharge of a firearm. The investigation into Gabriel Gillespie's death is ongoing, and authorities have not released information regarding a second suspect. Police have encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
