Man claims self-defense in deadly north Phoenix apartment shooting

Name: Man claims self-defense in deadly north Phoenix apartment shooting
Uploaded: 2023-03-29T07:21:53-07:00
Description: While at the scene, officers detained a man who claimed he shot the victim in self-defense. The man was released from police custody.

Man claims self-defense in deadly north Phoenix apartment shooting

While at the scene, officers detained a man who claimed he shot the victim in self-defense. The man was released from police custody.

PHOENIX - Police say a man claims he shot another man in self-defense during a fight at a north Phoenix apartment complex.

Phoenix Police say 23-year-old Treyvon Simons was found with a gunshot wound at the Tuscany Pointe Apartments just before 11:30 p.m. on March 29. Simons died from his injuries at the hospital.

While at the scene, officers detained a man who claimed he shot Simons in self-defense. The man was released from police custody.

"The investigation will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for further review," Sgt. Brian Bower said.

No further details were released.