Shooting victim walks into Phoenix library asking for help, later dies at hospital: PD
Glendale man booked in deadly downtown Phoenix shooting
Police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting in downtown Phoenix. Ray Martinez was booked on felony counts of second-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
PHOENIX - After being shot, Phoenix Police say a victim walked into the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon asking for help.
What we know:
The July 27 shooting happened around 2 p.m. near Central Avenue and McDowell Road.
"When officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Officers located a scene nearby and have begun follow-up," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer.
"The victim in this case has been pronounced deceased at the hospital. Homicide detectives have responded to assume this investigation," police said.
The victim was identified as Oscar Maldonado Jr., 25.
Ray Martinez
On Aug. 1, police announced 35-year-old Ray Martinez had been arrested. He was booked into jail and is accused of second-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
What we don't know:
What led up to the shooting remains under investigation.
What's next:
A judge set the bond for Martinez at $1 million.
Shooting victim walks into Phoenix library asking for help
A shooting victim sought help at a central Phoenix library Sunday afternoon, near Central Avenue and McDowell Road, police said.