On the morning of December 18, 2023, 49-year-old Sage Yohannah Fitz was shot at an auto repair shop near 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. Her estranged husband, 53-year-old Bryan Fitz, arrived at the business and opened fire, fatally wounding Sage and the shop owner, 62-year-old Carmen Buscemi. Sage was taken to a hospital and later died of her injuries; Buscemi was pronounced dead at the scene.
After the shooting at the shop, Bryan Fitz returned to the family home near 23rd Avenue and Utopia Road. There, authorities say he killed his 12-year-old son, Baynen Fitz, who was on the autism spectrum, and the family dog, then died by a self-inflicted gunshot. Police located the scene after obtaining a search warrant and entering the residence.
Investigators have linked the killings to escalating marital problems: Sage had filed for divorce, and family members described Bryan as controlling and jealous, with behavior that family said worsened after a disabling motorcycle accident. With Bryan Fitz deceased, officials report there are no outstanding suspects.
If anyone knew Sage, Baynen, Carmen, or the circumstances around the divorce and escalating tensions, please share what might help complete the picture.