Victim shot multiple times after suspect forces way into Tolleson home, police say
Shooting suspect released from hospital, booked into jail
David William Jones, 23, is accused of attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Tolleson near 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
TOLLESON, Ariz. - Two people are hospitalized after a suspect forced his way into a home, shot a man, and turned the gun on himself, according to Phoenix police.
What we know:
Around 10:46 a.m. on Nov. 7, officers responded to a shooting incident at an apartment complex near 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in Tolleson.
A 28-year-old man was found with serious injuries from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
During the investigation, police said a second 911 call came in, regarding a man suffering from a gunshot wound near 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
Police investigating double shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix Police are investigating a shooting that happened near 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye. Officers say a man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Dig deeper:
Detectives learned that the 23-year-old suspect forced his way into the victim's home and confronted him with a gun. The suspect shot the victim several times before turning the gun on himself. However, the suspect survived the self-inflicted gunshot and drove to 99th Avenue and Van Buren where police found him.
"Officers from both Phoenix and Tolleson responded and confirmed the 23-year-old man was related to the earlier shooting in Phoenix. He was assessed by Phoenix Fire personnel and taken to the hospital with serious life-threatening injuries," stated Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower.
The suspect, identified by police as David William Jones, was arrested and booked into jail after being released from the hospital. He's accused of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
What we don't know:
The victim wasn't identified. It's unknown what led up to the shooting.
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The Source: The Phoenix Police Department