Police ID man found shot to death outside Family Dollar store in north Phoenix

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Phoenix police have released the name of a man who was found shot to death outside a Family Dollar store in north Phoenix late Sunday night. He’s been identified as 43-year-old Chris Paul Gonzales.

Officers were called to the report of a shooting in the area of 29th and Cactus avenues just after 9 p.m. When they arrived, they found Gonzales unresponsive with serious injuries. Emergency crews arrived to evaluate his condition but he died from his injuries at the scene. Video from the scene showed a heavy police presence in the plaza surrounding the discount store throughout the night.

Homicide detectives are still working to determine what led up to the deadly shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish speakers.