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Eladio Arrendando Estrada was a 59-year-old street vendor who sold corn from a pushcart in north Phoenix. He was well known in his neighborhood, described by family as a popular, hardworking family man, father of four and grandfather. On the evening of April 25, 2017, Estrada set up his cart near 16821 North 26th Street, close to 26th and Bell Road. While serving a customer at about 8:30 p.m., a second man with a handgun approached, fired a warning shot into the ground, then shot Estrada as he tried to run. He was taken to a hospital and died shortly afterward.

Detectives say two men were involved: one who appeared to be a customer and the armed man who shot Estrada. Both fled together, believed to have left in a dark-colored 1997 Dodge Stratus four-door sedan. Surveillance footage shows the interaction and the shooting; police described the suspects only as males and asked the public for help. A reward of up to $1,000 was publicized for tips.

If anyone in north Phoenix that night saw the cart at 26th and Bell or recognizes the men in the footage, please come forward with information.