Brad Wayne Neel, 54, was shot and later died following a late-evening attack in west Phoenix on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Phoenix Police were dispatched about 9:26 p.m. to the area of 5100 West Latham Street and found Neel with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced deceased. The location near the train tracks at 5127 West Latham Street is noted by investigators.

Homicide detectives from the Phoenix Police Department are handling the case. Authorities have appealed for tips and are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that helps resolve the investigation. Friends and family describe Neel as sweet, kind, helpful, and fun to be around.

If anyone in the west Phoenix area on April 24 saw anything near West Latham Street or the nearby tracks, please share what was seen with the Phoenix Police.