On February 23, 2022, Sergio Chalpeno, 34, was shot after an unknown person forced entry into a residence near 19th Avenue and Joan de Arc Avenue in Phoenix. Police received a call reporting a burglary in progress at about 3:00 p.m. Officers found Chalpeno inside with a gunshot wound, carried him from the home, and paramedics transported him to a hospital where he later died.

Homicide detectives took over the investigation, processed the scene, and interviewed potential witnesses. In the initial stages investigators had no one in custody and could not provide a description of the intruder. The case remains open as police continue to seek information that might identify the person responsible.

If anyone saw activity around that home on February 23, 2022, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Phoenix Police Department.