Man who was shot in the head in Phoenix has died

We have learned that a 42-year-old man who was was rushed to the hospital after he was shot in the head has died.

The shooting happened on the night of April 2, and the victim, identified as Samuel Nunn, was shot near Cave Creek Road and Sweetwater Avenue.

Suspects identified

Robert Martinez (left) and Kaley Van Saun (right)

Robert Martinez (left) and Kaley Van Saun (right)

According to court documents, Nunn was found unresponsive in the front seat of his car. A witness told police that a man and a woman, later identified as Robert Martinez and Kaley Van Saun, went up to the car, and the witness reported hearing a gunshot.

Meanwhile, a second witness told police the day before the shooting she saw Nunn and Van Saun arguing. The witness said Nunn pushed Van Saun to the ground, and according to court documents, Van Saun then told Nunn she'd bring her hubsand back to kill him.

"There's something wrong with them," said the victim's father, Sam Nunn. "They're sick. They need to be judged to the fullest extent of the law."

Family members speak out

The victim's father, mother, and sister said on April 7 that Nunn had undergone surgery, as doctors try and release pressure from his brain.

"He will never be the same," said Crystal Sosa. "The Sam we know won't be walking out of here."

For Nunn's family, seeing the victim struggle has been painful.

"Total shock," said Julie Nunn. "I just couldn't believe it, and I was so mad and upset."

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