In the fall of 2022, a gathering of family and friends in Phoenix, Arizona, turned into a scene of tragedy, forever altering the lives of those present. On the evening of October 7th, 34-year-old Edna Aragon Baca was at a residence near 16th Street and Broadway Road when the festive atmosphere was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Phoenix Police officers were dispatched to the home just before 9:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Edna on the ground, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were rendered at the scene by the officers until the Phoenix Fire Department arrived and transported her to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Edna Aragon Baca succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives were called to the scene to begin their investigation into the fatal shooting.
Witnesses at the gathering told investigators that a suspect had opened fire, striking only Edna, before fleeing the area. In the immediate aftermath, the Phoenix Police Department did not release any information about a potential suspect, and it is unknown if any arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation into the death of Edna Aragon Baca remains ongoing, leaving her family and community searching for answers and awaiting justice.
