John Matthew Scales, a 69-year-old male, was found with a gunshot wound in his vehicle in the early morning hours of December 11, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix police responded to what was initially reported as a traffic collision near 13th Avenue and Madison Street around 3:45 a.m.. Upon their arrival, they discovered a vehicle that had veered off the road.
Inside the car, officers found Scales, who was critically injured from an apparent gunshot wound.
He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, John Matthew Scales succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on December 13, 2021.
The Phoenix Police Department's homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. As of now, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests have not been released to the public, and the investigation is considered ongoing.
