In the early morning hours of October 20, 2023, the life of 18-year-old Joshua Carter Jr. was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in north Phoenix. Responding to a call about a shooting just after 3:00 a.m., Phoenix police officers discovered the young man's body in the roadway in the area of 17800 North 19th Avenue. Phoenix Fire personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced him deceased.
Investigators believe that Carter was walking with another man who shot him and then fled the
scene on foot. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and police have reached out to the public for assistance in piecing together the events that led to the homicide. In an effort to generate leads, the Phoenix Police Department has released a picture of the unidentified male suspect they believe is responsible for Carter's death.
In the wake of her son's death, Joshua's mother has made a public plea for justice, expressing her determination to find the person responsible. She has stated that she does not know why her son was in that particular area on the night he was killed. Detectives are actively investigating the case and have encouraged anyone with information to contact Silent Witness, with the assurance that callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Joshua Carter Jr.
