Milton Forest Ayers III, 35, was shot and killed on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2024, in a south Phoenix neighborhood near 1700 W. Wayland Drive. The shooting occurred about 4:10 p.m.; Ayers was found lying on the ground with gunshot wounds and was taken by the Phoenix Fire Department to a hospital, where he later died.

Phoenix police opened a homicide investigation. Detectives say an unknown male shot Ayers and then fled in a passenger vehicle. Witnesses were interviewed and the area searched for evidence. Authorities have described the suspect as a Hispanic male, and a reward of up to $2,500 has been offered for information leading to an arrest.

The investigation is ongoing and his family and community are seeking justice. If anyone has information about the shooting or the suspect, contact Phoenix police.