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Homicide investigation underway near park and ride transit center in Phoenix

By FOX 10 Staff

Published December 25, 2024 11:11am MST

Crime and Public Safety

FOX 10 Phoenix

Body found near Phoenix park & ride center

PHOENIX - A homicide investigation is underway in a Phoenix neighborhood near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, near the park and ride transit center.

Just after 5:30 a.m., officers responded to an unknown trouble call.

"Preliminary information from call details indicate this is an adult male being investigated as a homicide, possible shooting," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Mayra Reeson.

The victim's identity was not released by police, but loved ones told FOX 10 his name is Jesus Beltran.

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Map of the crime scene area

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