Demetric Tremayne Carter, a 17-year-old Black male, was killed by gunfire in Phoenix on the night of February 18, 2016. The shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. in a parking lot at 234 West Southern Avenue. Carter was seated in the front seat of a vehicle with two other young men when at least two male suspects walked up to the car and opened fire, striking all three occupants.

Several people were seen running from the scene after the attack. All three wounded were taken to a nearby hospital; Carter died of his injuries while his two companions were severely injured. The Phoenix Police Department opened a homicide investigation and is seeking at least two male suspects. No arrests have been announced, and a reward of up to $2,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about the shooting or the suspects, please share what you know with the Phoenix Police.