A late-night home invasion near 24th Street and Southern Avenue in Phoenix ended with three men dead, including 23-year-old Steven Brooks. The incident occurred on September 23, 2025, when two armed men forced their way into a residence and exchanged gunfire with at least one person inside. Both intruders were shot during the confrontation; they were later identified as David Rashad, 40, and Davontae Fletcher, 20.

Steven Brooks was found fatally shot in a nearby alley. Investigators believe Brooks had been inside the home and was attempting to flee during the invasion when he was killed. The resident who fired returned to a bedroom after the first shot, then came out and shot a second intruder after hearing screams; that resident was also wounded, along with one other person, both suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and it has not been determined whether the residents and the two intruders had any prior connection. Did anyone in the area see activity near that house the night of September 23 or know Steven Brooks?