Ray Sandfield, identified in notices as Ray Anthony Sandfield II and born in June 1993, was found with at least one gunshot wound and pronounced dead in the early morning hours of December 8, 2023. Phoenix police were initially sent to reports of gunfire near the 5300 block of North 27th Avenue, around 27th Avenue and Missouri Avenue. Officers were told the vehicle connected to the incident had been located several blocks away; when they reached 26th Avenue and Pierson Street they discovered the wounded man inside or near the vehicle.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred in or near the intersection of 27th Avenue and Missouri Avenue, or nearby at 27th Avenue and Camelback Road, and that Sandfield’s vehicle was driven or moved to the secondary location before officers arrived. Detectives processed both scenes, documenting evidence, collecting shell casings, and interviewing witnesses. Police classified the case as a homicide and have not released a suspect, motive, or detailed circumstances. Silent Witness and Testigo Silencioso hotlines were publicized with a reward of up to $1,000 for tips.

If anyone saw or heard anything around 27th Avenue and Missouri Avenue or 27th Avenue and Camelback Road on the morning of December 8, 2023, please contact the authorities with information.