Man fatally shot at Ahwatukee apartment complex; woman detained then released as investigation continues

Deadly morning shooting investigated near 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard

Phoenix police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2026, at an apartment complex in the Ahwatukee area near 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard. Officers responded shortly before 10 a.m. and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. Police identified him Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, as 44-year-old Matthew Natvig Bocchi.

Woman detained at scene, later released pending further review

Investigators detained a woman at the scene for questioning in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Police later released her as the investigation continued, describing her status as pending further investigative steps.

Authorities have not announced an arrest, and no charges were reported as of Tuesday. Police have not released information about a possible motive, the relationship (if any) between the victim and the detained woman, or whether any additional witnesses were interviewed at the scene.

What is confirmed so far—and what remains unknown

Police have confirmed the time window of the call for service, the general location of the shooting, the victim’s identity, and the sequence of medical response leading to the victim’s death at the hospital. Beyond those elements, key questions remain unresolved, including the circumstances that led to the gunfire and whether the shooting occurred inside an apartment, a common area, or another part of the property.

• Confirmed: Officers responded shortly before 10 a.m. on Feb. 9, 2026, to a reported shooting near 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee.

• Confirmed: The victim, 44-year-old Matthew Natvig Bocchi, was found with at least one gunshot wound, taken to a hospital, and later died.

• Confirmed: A woman was detained for questioning and later released pending further investigation.

• Not yet released: A detailed account of events leading up to the shooting, a motive, or whether any weapons were recovered.

Investigation remains active

Phoenix police said the investigation is ongoing. Officials have not provided a timeline for additional updates, and no further details were immediately available Tuesday as detectives continued to work to establish what happened and whether any criminal charges will be filed.

Police have not released further details about what led up to the shooting and have characterized the case as an active investigation.