In the early morning hours of December 30, 2023, a violent encounter in Avondale, Arizona, claimed the life of 29-year-old Hector Zepeda. The Laveen man was the victim of a fatal shooting that unfolded near 107th Avenue and Buckeye Road. Another man was also injured in the incident, but survived.
Avondale police officers were dispatched to the scene around 4 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered one man who had been shot.
They soon learned that a second individual, Zepeda, had already been transported to a local hospital by other means. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The second victim was reported to be in stable condition.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials began their investigation into the circumstances that led to the deadly shooting. Details about what precipitated the violence or a description of any potential suspects were not made public. The Avondale Police Department did not release information regarding any arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the death of Hector Zepeda remains without a publicly identified suspect or arrests.
