In the early morning hours of May 14, 2023, the body of 31-year-old Tytwin Joshua Tye was discovered in an alley near 17th Avenue and Sherman Street in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix police officers responded to a welfare check call shortly after 8:00 a.m. and found the deceased male, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives were called to the scene to take over the investigation into the circumstances that led to his death.
Authorities later publicly identified the victim as
Tytwin Joshua Tye. At the time of the initial reports, the details surrounding the shooting were still under investigation, and police had not released any information about potential suspects or what may have precipitated the incident. The Phoenix Police Department urged anyone with information to come forward and contact them or to provide anonymous tips through Silent Witness.
Tytwin Joshua Tye was lost to gun violence, leaving behind a grieving family. In the wake of his death, his family prepared for funeral services and sought support from the community. The investigation into his homicide remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers.
