David Sepulveda Chavez, a 38-year-old Hispanic man, was found dead at his Phoenix residence near Cave Creek Road and Union Hills Drive on the afternoon of December 1, 2022. He was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Phoenix Fire Department. The Phoenix Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and the Homicide Bureau is investigating.

Chavez was described as a funny, charismatic, and hardworking web developer and software engineer, a loving husband and protective father to two daughters, a good son, and a cherished friend. No suspects have been publicly identified or arrested, and investigators have asked the public to provide information, including via the Silent Witness tip line.

If anyone knew David, saw anything near Cave Creek Road and Union Hills Drive on December 1, 2022, or has information that could help, please contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness.