In the early evening of January 14, 2021, 28-year-old John Galindo was shot and killed near 28th Street and Van Buren Street in Phoenix. Police were dispatched at about 8:22 p.m.; first responders from the Phoenix Fire Department rendered aid but Galindo was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide detectives opened an investigation after officers found him with a gunshot wound.

Preliminary information indicates Galindo was involved in an altercation with another individual just before the shooting. As of the latest reports, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced while detectives continue to investigate. If anyone witnessed the altercation or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Phoenix police.