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Michael Anthony Amarillas, 45, was shot and killed at a sober living facility near 35th Avenue and U.S. 60 in Phoenix on the morning of March 15, 2023. The shooting occurred at about 10:22 a.m.; Amarillas was taken to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries.

Surveillance footage showed the shooter fleeing in a silver Jeep Gladiator truck, estimated 2013 to 2023 model, with large tires and dark rims. The suspect was described as a Hispanic or Native American male, about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 200 to 240 pounds, and wearing a white construction helmet. No arrest has been announced and the case has gone cold.

Amarillas is survived by his mother, Teresa Moreno, his sister, Denise Amarillas, and two young daughters. The family continues to seek answers and asks anyone with information to come forward.