Michael Tusa, 27, was fatally shot the afternoon of May 24, 2025, in north Phoenix. First responders found him under the Thunderbird Road underpass near 22nd Avenue and Thunderbird Road at about 3:23 p.m. with at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A second adult male also suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Phoenix homicide detectives have taken over the investigation; police say multiple suspects fled before officers arrived and no arrests have been announced. Investigators are asking the public for information to identify and locate those responsible for Tusa’s death.

If anyone was in the area of 22nd Avenue and Thunderbird Road around 3:20–3:30 p.m. on May 24, 2025, or has footage or information, please come forward.