18-year-old killed in Avondale shooting, teenager in custody

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Avondale shooting: Man killed, teen in custody

Police say a 16-year-old is in custody after an 18-year-old man died after being shot inside a home on Jan. 23 near Central Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.

A teenager is in custody after police say a shooting on Friday inside an Avondale home left a man dead.

What we know:

The shooting happened on Jan. 23 near Central Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road

Avondale Police say an 18-year-old man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect, a 16-year-old who knew the victim, is in custody.

There is no known threat to the public. 

What we don't know:

No names were released. It's unknown what led up to the shooting.

What's next:

Avondale detectives are investigating the shooting.

Map of where the shooting happened

The Source: The Avondale Police Department

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