Titus Thomas Jr., 23, was killed in a pre-dawn shooting in west Phoenix on April 10, 2026. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 3:30 a.m. near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road and found Thomas with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead despite aid from the Phoenix Fire Department.

Witnesses reported multiple vehicles speeding away from the scene. One of those vehicles reportedly lost control and crashed into a nearby home; investigators are examining whether that vehicle is connected to the homicide. The people who shot Thomas fled before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made.

The Phoenix Police Department has an active investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact Silent Witness anonymously. If anyone knew Titus, saw activity near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road around 3:30 a.m. on April 10, or has information about the fleeing vehicles, please come forward.