Joshua Fernandez, 48, was shot and killed on the afternoon of May 20, 2026, in west Phoenix. The shooting occurred about 2:17 p.m. near 1800 North 60th Drive, in the area of 59th Avenue and McDowell Road. A 911 caller reported hearing gunfire and then saw a man lying in the roadway; officers arriving on scene found Fernandez with gunshot wounds.

Phoenix Fire Department medics provided aid and transported Fernandez to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Phoenix Police Department’s Violent Crimes Bureau is investigating. No suspect has been identified and the case remains active. Silent Witness is handling tips, with a cash reward available and anonymous calls accepted.

Does anyone who was in the 59th Avenue and McDowell Road area that afternoon have information that could help investigators?