In the early hours of a summer morning in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 14-year-old Emily Morgan was cut tragically short. On June 4, 2022, a social media-promoted party at a strip mall near 10th Avenue and Hatcher Road descended into chaos and violence. An altercation erupted among the large crowd of attendees, leading to a mass shooting that unfolded both inside the venue and spilled out into the surrounding parking lot and streets. When the gunfire ceased, nine individuals had been shot.
Emily, a female, was among the victims and was rushed to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting was a scene of confusion and panic as people fled the area. Phoenix police responded to multiple calls and discovered numerous victims at the scene and in nearby locations. In addition to the fatality of young Emily, two adult females were left with life-threatening injuries, while five adult males and a teenage male sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Investigators quickly determined that the party had been advertised on social media, a fact that drew a large number of people to the strip mall.
In the days and weeks that followed, the Phoenix Police Department actively investigated the homicide, processing the extensive crime scene and appealing to the public for assistance. They received numerous tips and videos from witnesses and have been following up on each lead. Emily's devastated family, including her parents Jen and Gabe Keely, made a public plea for anyone with information to come forward to help find those responsible for her death. They remembered Emily, also known as 'Emma,' as a vibrant teenager who loved creating TikTok videos, perfecting her makeup, and spending time outdoors camping and hiking.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the heartfelt appeals from her family, as of late 2025, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or specific suspects identified in connection with the death of Emily Morgan. The gunman, or gunmen, responsible for the mass shooting that claimed the life of the 14-year-old and injured eight others have not been publicly named. The case remains an active investigation with the Phoenix Police Department continuing to seek information from the community.
