Maurice Jamal Edwards, 35, was found in the roadway near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix on the late afternoon of September 24, 2023, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries. The assailant left the scene before officers arrived.

Phoenix Police detectives investigated and later identified 67-year-old Bobby Roberts as the suspect. On October 2, 2023, Roberts was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including murder and misconduct involving weapons; authorities say he was a prohibited possessor at the time of the shooting.

Anyone who was in the area that afternoon or who has information about how the shooting unfolded is asked to come forward.