On the evening of September 17, 2022, a tragic discovery was made in Phoenix, Arizona, that cut short the life of 19-year-old Joshua Fletcher. The young White male was found inside a vehicle that had crashed into a dirt mound near 83rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Responding to a call at approximately 10:50 p.m., Phoenix police officers found Fletcher slumped over in the driver's seat, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Joshua Fletcher succumbed to
his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was one of three separate and fatal shootings that occurred in Phoenix that same night, resulting in a total of four deaths and a wave of violence across the city. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and the investigation into his death is ongoing.
As of now, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with Fletcher's homicide. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the case and has appealed to the public for any information that might shed light on the events of that fatal night. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or make an anonymous report through Silent Witness.
