Man dead, woman hurt following weekend shooting in south Phoenix

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A man is dead following a shooting that happened in a south Phoenix neighborhood early Sunday morning. Police have identified him as Edgar Peralta, 31.

Phoenix police responded to reports of a shooting around 3 a.m. on Sunday near 16th Street and Ardmore Road. Peralta was dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. A woman was also found shot and was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators learned that the initial shooting broke out during a house party. The investigation is still underway, and no suspect has been identified.

Police are asking that anyone with information come forward. Tips can be made anonymously by calling 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish speakers.