Daniel Perez Jr., 40, was killed during a violent home invasion in Phoenix in the early hours of Saturday, March 18, 2023. Shortly after midnight, police responding to reports of a shooting at a residence near 18th Avenue and Ocotillo Road found Perez with gunshot wounds. Phoenix Fire Department medics treated him at the scene and he was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Investigators say an adult male forced entry into the home, demanded property from the occupants and then shot Perez before fleeing. Homicide detectives are handling the case and the suspect was still at large as investigators appealed for public help. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone has information about the intrusion or the person who entered the home, please share what you know with police.