On a warm summer evening in Phoenix, Arizona, Ernie Solano, a 50-year-old male, found himself at a convenience store located at 4202 West Camelback Road. The date was Saturday, July 30, 2016, and the time was approximately 10:00 p.m. After making a purchase, Solano had just stepped out of the store when the night was suddenly pierced by the sound of a gunshot.
In the moments that followed, Solano stumbled back into the convenience store, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
The sudden violence of the act left patrons and employees in a state of shock. Despite immediate attention, the injury proved to be too severe, and Ernie Solano's life was tragically cut short in an instant of unexplained violence.
The Phoenix Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the homicide. In the course of their inquiries, authorities identified two individuals who may have been in the vicinity of the business at the time of the shooting. These individuals were described as two Black males and were labeled as persons of interest who might possess valuable information crucial to understanding the events of that night. One of the men was described as wearing a grey shirt, while the other wore a black shirt.
To date, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Ernie Solano. The case remains an open investigation, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public. A reward of up to $1,000 has been offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case, a standing plea for assistance in bringing closure to the friends and family of the victim. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain a mystery, leaving a community to mourn a life lost to a senseless act of violence.
