2 killed, third victim injured, in west Phoenix shooting

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - A 12-year-old girl and an adult were both shot and killed early Sunday morning in west Phoenix.

Neighbors report hearing shots fired at about 2 a.m. Police say two adults 12-year-old Maleah Ellis were sitting in a car in the driveway when someone drove by and fired shots at them.

Witnesses reported seeing a man leaving the area in a light-colored vehicle afterwards.

Officers say Maleah Ellis and 31-year-old Angela Linner were both killed in the shooting.

The third victim, a 33-year-old woman, was rushed to the hospital and remains in extremely critical condition. Police are continuing to gather evidence and investigate the deadly incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.