Two Men Shot During Attempted Sale in West Phoenix; One in Critical Condition as Police Investigate Robbery-Gone-Wrong
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PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a violent shooting in west Phoenix that left two men injured Friday night after what authorities described as a planned sale turned into an armed robbery.
Officers and Phoenix Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a shooting near 81st Avenue and Durango Street around 10 p.m. on June 5. Upon arrival, they located two adult men who had been shot during the transaction.
According to police, the victims had arranged to meet the suspects to sell unspecified items. During the encounter, the suspects took the items and then opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene. A third adult man in the area was also struck by gunfire after hearing the shots; his injuries were not considered life-threatening.
One of the two primary victims — a 20-year-old man — was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The second victim’s condition was not detailed beyond being among those found shot at the scene. All victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. No names have been released.
No descriptions of the suspects have been made public, and no arrests have been announced as of Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Phoenix police detectives are actively investigating the incident. Authorities have not disclosed what exactly was being sold or any additional motives beyond the apparent robbery.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) to remain anonymous or reach Phoenix police through the department’s non-emergency line. A reward may be available for tips leading to an arrest.
Latest Updates (as of June 6, 2026)
The case remains active with no further developments reported by Phoenix police or local media beyond the initial ABC15 reporting. No suspect vehicles, surveillance footage details, or additional witness accounts have been released. The shooting is one of multiple overnight incidents in the Valley, including a separate shooting involving four men near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road just hours later, but authorities have not linked the events.
This marks the latest in a string of violent encounters tied to transactions in the Phoenix metro area, though police have not classified this specific case as drug-related or otherwise in public statements.
Two Men Shot in West Phoenix During Attempted Sale Robbery; 20-Year-Old in Critical Condition | 17GEN4 News
Breaking: Phoenix PD investigates shooting near 81st Ave & Durango St where suspects robbed victims during planned sale then opened fire Friday night. One 20yo with life-threatening injuries; third man also hit. No arrests. Full details, timeline & updates as of June 6, 2026.
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