A large house party near Camelback Road and 55th Avenue in west Phoenix turned deadly in the early morning hours of November 12, 2023. Amid hundreds of people, gunfire broke out; 23-year-old Carlos Vences Jr. suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital where he later died. First responders arrived around 2:35 a.m. and found a chaotic scene with crowds fleeing.

Phoenix Police detectives have interviewed dozens of witnesses but say the size and disorder of the gathering mean there are likely many more people with information. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Anyone who was at the party or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness.