Douglas James Brandell, 38, was fatally shot while working as a security guard at The Bellridge Apartments, 844 East Bell Road in Phoenix, on the night of Friday, January 14, 2022. He had lived in Phoenix since May 2013 and was originally from El Dorado Springs, Missouri, born January 28, 1983. Known for his sense of humor, devotion to friends and family, involvement in FFA, band and DeMolay growing up, and his church and animals, Brandell’s death was investigated as a homicide.

Authorities responded to the scene at about 10:30 p.m. and opened an investigation; as of the last reports no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. A reward of up to $2,000 has been offered for information that could help resolve the case.

If anyone was in the Bellridge Apartments area that night or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.