In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 22, 2017, the life of 26-year-old Amanda J. Perez was tragically cut short in Phoenix, Arizona. A Hispanic female, Perez was discovered inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Missouri Crossing Apartments located at 5530 N. 17th Avenue. She had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Phoenix police responded to the scene at approximately 1:59 a.m. and found Perez already deceased from her injuries.
The initial investigation did not lead to the immediate identification of a suspect in the shooting. In the days and weeks that followed, authorities sought assistance from the public in gathering information that could lead to an arrest.
The case was featured by Silent Witness, a program that allows community members to provide anonymous tips on criminal cases. A reward was offered for any information that would lead to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for Amanda Perez's death. Despite these efforts, the case has remained unsolved.
Years have passed since the incident, and there have been no publicly announced arrests or naming of any suspects in connection with the homicide. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive remain unclear to the public. The investigation into the death of Amanda J. Perez is still considered an open case by the Phoenix Police Department, leaving her family and community still awaiting answers and justice.
