Javier Herrera, a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot in Phoenix, Arizona, on the evening of March 4, 2021. At approximately 10:00 p.m., Herrera was riding his bicycle in a store parking lot located at 1625 W. Buckeye Road when he was struck by gunfire. The shots were fired from a group of males and females who were in a field just to the east of the location. Police have stated that Herrera was an innocent bystander and had no involvement with the individuals who were shooting.
He died at the scene.
The investigation into Herrera's death remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made. The Phoenix Police Department is the lead investigating agency. In an effort to generate leads, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his death. Silent Witness has also offered a reward for information. According to information from Silent Witness, a person of interest is described as a Black male, 30 years old, 6'0' tall, and weighing 180 pounds. It was also noted that the group in the field consisted of Black males and females. The motive for the shooting is still unknown. Herrera's mother has publicly pleaded for anyone with information to come forward to bring justice for her son, who she said had dreams of one day buying a home and starting his own family.
