Brandon Badger, 54, was fatally shot in the pre-dawn hours of July 5, 2022, in a residential area near 42nd Street and East McDowell Road in Phoenix. Police received reports of gunfire around 3:00–3:15 a.m.; officers found Badger with multiple gunshot wounds, he was treated at the scene, transported to a hospital, and later died of his injuries.

Phoenix Police homicide detectives opened an investigation and issued public appeals for information. A reward notice describes the suspect only as an unknown man and offers cash for information leading to an arrest or indictment; no arrest or charges have been announced and the case remains listed as an open homicide investigation.

Online memorials for Badger record his name, city, and the circumstances of his death and include condolences from friends and family. If anyone has information about the shooting near 4200 East McDowell Road on July 5, 2022, please contact Phoenix Police or the tip line mentioned in the public advisories.