A late-evening dispute in Phoenix turned deadly for Ramon Patino. On September 17, 2021, the 39-year-old Hispanic man was involved in a verbal argument with two other men near 1700 West Atlanta Avenue. The confrontation escalated and Patino was shot at about 10:05 p.m. He was found by first responders with a gunshot wound, taken to a local hospital, and pronounced dead.

Phoenix police say two Hispanic male suspects fled on foot and remain unidentified. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide and Silent Witness is offering up to a $2,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest. No arrests have been announced and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about the men seen near 1700 West Atlanta Avenue that night, please contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness.