James Dunbar was 18 when he was found dead from a single gunshot wound inside a car near 19th and Northern avenues in Phoenix on July 2, 2023. Phoenix police opened an immediate investigation after the discovery and focused on identifying who fired the shot.

Detectives identified another teenager as the suspect; the name has not been released because the person is a minor. The nature of any relationship between Dunbar and the suspect has not been disclosed, and authorities have not stated a motive.

Law enforcement located the teenage suspect and took them into custody; the case is now moving through the judicial process. If anyone knew James, saw him in that neighborhood on July 2, 2023, or has information about his movements or contacts that evening, please come forward with any details.