In the early morning hours of August 23, 2022, the life of 27-year-old Edgar Moreno-Perez was tragically cut short in a sudden act of violence. The shooting occurred just after 1 a.m. at an apartment complex located near 40th Street and McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Moreno-Perez, a male, was at the complex when an unidentified individual shot him.
Phoenix Police officers were dispatched to the scene where they found Moreno-Perez with a gunshot wound.
A witness to the incident was also present. Emergency services transported Moreno-Perez to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The suspect, whose motives remain unknown, fled the area on foot immediately after the shooting. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement had no description of the person responsible for Moreno-Perez's death. Detectives arrived at the apartment complex to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter and to begin the search for the shooter.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Edgar Moreno-Perez. The Phoenix Police Department has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons involved in this homicide. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for the victim and his family.
