Angel Rodriguez Tapia, 21, was shot and killed in south Phoenix on Thursday night, October 30, 2025. Officers were dispatched about 11:00 p.m. to 41st Avenue and Tonto Street after a report of shots fired; emergency personnel found Tapia with at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Phoenix Police Department Homicide Detectives are handling the case. As of late 2025, no arrests have been announced and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. A reward is being offered through Silent Witness for tips that lead to an arrest, and investigators have asked the public for information that could help the case.

If anyone was in the area of 41st Avenue and Tonto Street that night or has relevant information, please contact Silent Witness or Phoenix police.