Phoenix Shooting and Crash Incident Results in One Fatality, Suspect Arrested
A shooting and car crash in central Phoenix near 19th and Maryland avenues resulted in the death of 58-year-old John David Lee. Police have taken 41-year-old Sherman Murphy into custody and booked him on a second-degree homicide charge. The investigation…
Phoenix, AZ, October 4, 2026 — A shooting and subsequent car crash in central Phoenix has led to the death of one individual and the arrest of another. The incident occurred near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Maryland Avenue.
Authorities have identified the deceased as 58-year-old John David Lee. Following the incident, law enforcement took 41-year-old Sherman Murphy into custody. Murphy has been booked on a charge of second-degree homicide.
The Phoenix Police Department is continuing its investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and crash. Investigators are working to establish the relationship between the victim, John David Lee, and the suspect, Sherman Murphy. The precise details of how the shooting and the car crash are connected, and the sequence of events, remain under active investigation. Further information is expected as the inquiry progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Veronica Stracqualursi, Mitchell Koch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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