On a Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona, a life was tragically cut short. It was September 16, 2020, when 47-year-old Modesto Perez found himself in a heated argument. The dispute, which took place around 2:20 p.m. near 1402 W. Polk Street, escalated to a fatal conclusion.
In the midst of the confrontation, the other individual involved produced a firearm. Perez was shot, and the suspect immediately fled the scene, disappearing in a tan SUV.
Emergency services were called, but the gunshot wound proved to be fatal for Perez.
Investigators arrived to a scene where the perpetrator had already vanished. Despite their efforts, the individual responsible for Modesto Perez's death has not been identified. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to an arrest. To date, no suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, leaving a family to grieve and a community with unanswered questions.
