A single gunshot in the early morning hours of July 16, 2026, ended the life of 19-year-old Jervarious Tyler at a short-term rental near 28th Street and Shea Boulevard in north Phoenix. Phoenix Police found Tyler inside the residence around 6 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the chest; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries. The gathering that night was described by his mother as a birthday party for a friend with about 12 to 15 other teens in attendance and not a large or wild event.

Known to family as Yaya, Tyler was a recent high school graduate planning to attend trade school. His mother, Kimberly Younkins, and other relatives have pleaded for justice and say someone at the party must have information. Police detained several people who were inside the home for questioning and the crime scene unit collected evidence, but no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone attended that gathering or has information about what happened that morning, can you share what you know with investigators?